Opportunity
City of Aurora Opengov #26-080
Aurora Fire Department Solicits Structural Firefighter Bunker Gear (NFPA 1970 Compliant)
Posted
August 25, 2026
Respond By
September 29, 2026
Identifier
26-080
NAICS
339920
The Aurora Fire Department, part of the City of Aurora, IL, is seeking bids for structural firefighter bunker gear compliant with NFPA 1970 standards. - Government Buyer: - City of Aurora, Aurora Fire Department - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Globe (manufacturer of Shadow 14 fire boots) - MSA (manufacturer of Cairns 880 fire helmets) - Prospective vendors: Air One, MES, Dinges, Viking - Products/Services Requested: - Structural firefighter protective jackets/coats (5 units) - Structural firefighter protective pants/trousers (5 units) - Globe Shadow 14 pull-on fire boots (2 pairs, sizes 10.5 medium and/or 11 medium) - MSA Cairns 880 Traditional Fire Helmets with Bourke Eye Shield and retroreflective trim (2 units, colors black, red, or white) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All gear must comply with the current edition of NFPA 1970 - Vendors may bid on complete ensembles or individual components - Samples of each item required for evaluation; field evaluation period of two weeks - Delivery timelines: jackets and pants within 6 weeks of order, emergency orders within 4 weeks - Proposals must include detailed pricing, warranty, and compliance documentation - Electronic submission via OpenGov required - Evaluation based on quality, durability, fit, performance, and price
Description
The Aurora Fire Department (AFD) is soliciting formal bids from qualified vendors for the supply and delivery of structural firefighter bunker gear compliant with NFPA 1970 standards. The procurement includes new, unused protective ensembles or individual components such as coats, pants, suspenders, boots, and helmets. Bidders must provide samples for evaluation and meet delivery timelines, with jackets and pants due within 6 weeks and emergency orders within 4 weeks. Proposals must include detailed pricing, warranty, and compliance documentation, and will be evaluated on quality, durability, fit, performance, and price.