Waterbury Public Schools Procureware #8881

City of Waterbury Solicits Bids for Structural Firefighting Jackets and Pants for New Hires

The City of Waterbury, Connecticut, is seeking bids for protective clothing for new structural firefighting personnel. - Government Buyer: - City of Waterbury, Connecticut - Managed by the Director of Purchasing at City Hall - Products/Services Requested: - Structural firefighting jackets (for new hires) - Structural firefighting pants (for new hires) - No specific quantities or part numbers provided - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Brigham Industries, Inc. - DevCare Solutions - Fire Tech and Safety - LION Group Inc (notable OEM for firefighting gear) - Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. - North America Procurement Council Inc., PBC - Starlight - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Clothing must be designed specifically for structural firefighting - Open to all qualified bidders; no special licenses or classifications required - Focus is on outfitting new hires with compliant protective gear - OEMs are highlighted among the prospective bidders, with LION Group Inc being a recognized manufacturer of firefighting protective clothing.

Description

The City of Waterbury is soliciting sealed bids for 2026 New Hire Protective Clothing specifically for structural firefighting. Bids must be submitted to the Director of Purchasing at City Hall by 10:30 a.m. on July 31, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The procurement is open with no specified license or classification requirements. Interested bidders can contact the provided email for questions.

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