Opportunity
Gwinnett County Bids #RP025-26 INV
Gwinnett County Seeks Annual Contract for Firefighter Turnout Gear (327 Sets) with Four Renewal Options
Posted
October 07, 2023
Respond By
October 07, 2026
Identifier
RP025-26 INV
NAICS
315280
Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, through its Department of Fire and Emergency Services, is seeking proposals for an annual contract to supply firefighter turnout gear, with four optional renewal years. - Government Buyer: - Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners - Department of Fire and Emergency Services - Financial Services - Purchasing Division - Products/Services Requested: - Firefighter turnout gear sets, including: - Protective coats (327 units) - Protective pants with belt, harness (Fire Innovations Arapaho Class II or equivalent), and suspenders (327 units) - Name patches (327 units) - Replacement drag rescue devices, suspenders, harness or harness components, and belts - All gear must meet NFPA 1970 standards - Features required: Ara-Shield reinforcements, ergonomic design, bloodborne pathogen resistance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Suppliers must provide samples for wear testing and demonstrate compliance with detailed specifications - Delivery required within 30 days of order - Evaluation includes technical, wear test, and fee phases - Live-fire scenario evaluations and mandatory fitting sessions - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Proposals will be evaluated on performance, guaranteed availability and delivery, customer service, accountability, knowledge, experience, and cost
Description
The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is soliciting competitive sealed proposals from qualified suppliers for the provision of protective clothing worn by firefighters engaged in fire suppression activities. The contract is an annual agreement with four options to renew. The solicitation emphasizes adherence to specifications, performance, availability, delivery, customer service, accountability, knowledge, experience, and cost. A pre-proposal conference and fitting session are scheduled, and proposals must be submitted by October 7, 2026, with a virtual bid opening.