Howard County Office of Procurement PlanetBids #IFB 2027-09

Howard County Solicits Swift Water Rescue Supplies (No Substitutes, Multiple OEMs)

Howard County, Maryland is seeking bids for swift water rescue supplies with strict no-substitute requirements. - Government Buyer: - Howard County, Maryland, Office of Procurement and Contract Administration - OEMs and Brands Specified: - Kokatat - NRS (Northwest River Supplies) - Fox 40 - Team Wendy - Products Requested (all quantities are 30 units each): - Kokatat Legacy Dry Suits (Sizes: S-LK; Color: Mantis) - NRS Rapid Rescuer PFDs (OSFA; Color: Safety Yellow) - NRS Short Tow Tethers with Locking Carabiner 33” - NRS Tactyl Helmets (Sizes: XS/S, M/L, L/XL; Color: Safety Yellow) - NRS Standard Throw Bags (Color: Orange) - NRS Purest Mesh Bags 90L (Color: Red) - NRS ATB Boots (Sizes: 6-15) - NRS Pilot Knives (Color: Red) - Fox 40 Whistles - NRS Sliq Bent Gate Carabiners - Team Wendy SAR Backcountry Helmets (Color: White) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No substitute products allowed; all items must match listed specifications - 15% Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) subcontracting goal for contracts $50,000 or more - Electronic bid submission required - Open to cooperative purchasing by other public entities - One-year contract with up to four annual renewal options - Additional context: - The County prefers American-manufactured goods and may reject bids in the public interest - The procurement covers only the listed products; no services are included in this solicitation

Description

Howard County, Maryland seeks a qualified firm to furnish swift water rescue supplies as detailed in the solicitation. The procurement requires no substitute products and includes specific line items such as dry suits, helmets, throw bags, and other rescue equipment. The contract period is one year with options to renew for four additional years. Bidders must submit their responses electronically by the specified deadline.

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