Opportunity
Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #40006-180
Fire School Turnout Gear Rental, Cleaning, and Storage Services for Delgado Community College
Posted
May 21, 2026
Respond By
June 11, 2026
Identifier
40006-180
NAICS
812332, 532310
Delgado Community College is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive rental, cleaning, inspection, repair, and storage services for fire school turnout gear at its Marine Fire School in New Orleans, Louisiana. - Government Buyer: - Delgado Community College, Purchasing Department - Marine Fire School, New Orleans, LA - Products/Services Requested: - Rental of turnout gear sets (fire coats, pants, hoods, helmets, suspenders, boots, gloves) - All gear must meet NFPA 8151, NFPA 1972, and NFPA 1500 standards - Fresh gloves and hoods required per rental day - On-site storage facility (minimum 10x40 feet, marine-type shipping box acceptable) - Must include electrical wiring, lighting, mechanical ventilation, overhead awning, double doors, and shoe lockers for 40 sets - Cleaning, inspection, and repair of turnout gear - Off-site cleaning after each course and advanced cleaning between student uses - Specialized decontamination cleaning and quarterly cleaning/repair for staff gear - Repairs must comply with NFPA 1851 - Cleaning techniques must be certified by ETL (Edison Testing Laboratories) and UL Certificate laboratory testing service - Equipment delivery, pick-up, sizing, and distribution to students before each class - Next day turnaround and emergency replacement availability - Facility cleaning, repair, and maintenance at no cost to the college - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendor must be authorized by turnout gear manufacturers as per NFPA 1851 - 24/7 rental availability - No minimum or maximum number of students guaranteed - Vendors must submit pictures or drawings of the proposed storage facility - Insurance requirements as specified in bid documents - No specific OEMs are named, but vendors must be authorized by turnout gear manufacturers and comply with NFPA, ETL, and UL standards.
Description
This solicitation is for the provision of turnout gear rental and storage for students at Delgado Community College Marine Fire School in New Orleans, LA. The successful vendor will supply, pick up, deliver, size, clean, inspect, store, and repair turnout gear that meets NFPA standards. The gear includes fire coats, pants, hoods, helmets, suspenders, and boots, with fresh gloves and hoods provided per rental day. The vendor must also provide an on-site storage facility and ensure all gear is cleaned off-site after each training course, with certifications and testing as required by NFPA standards.