Brazos Valley Ionwave #043-12-26

BTU rubber insulating glove and sleeve testing, with replacement equipment pricing

Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU) is seeking recurring inspection and testing of rubber insulating gloves and sleeves, with pricing for specified replacement equipment. - Government buyer: Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU), Purchasing Office, City of Bryan. - OEM: Honeywell Salisbury is named for the requested replacement Class 2 and Class 0 gloves. No model or part numbers are provided. - Annual testing services: - 800 pairs of Class 2 gloves, tested quarterly. - 200 pairs of Class 0 gloves, tested quarterly. - 4 pairs of rubber insulating sleeves, tested semiannually. - Each pair contains two items; both items must be cleaned, visually inspected, electrically tested, marked, and documented. Service includes pickup and return delivery. - Replacement pricing requested: Class 2 Honeywell Salisbury Electriflex or current Salisbury equivalent gloves (Type I natural rubber, 18-inch contour cuff); Class 0 Honeywell Salisbury gloves (11-inch); and rubber insulating sleeve pairs. Quantities and part numbers are not specified. Replacement pricing is required, but is excluded from bid evaluation; purchases require BTU authorization. - Notable requirements: Testing must meet applicable OSHA and ASTM requirements. Test reports are due within two business days, and shipment turnaround within ten business days is desired. Substitutions or materially different glove configurations require BTU approval. - Term: Scope of Work describes an initial one-year term with up to four additional one-year renewals. Other solicitation boilerplate describes a 24-month initial term, so the stated initial term is inconsistent.

Description

BTU is soliciting bids for an annual contract to inspect and test rubber insulating gloves and sleeves. Services include scheduled cleaning, inspection, electrical testing, labeling, reporting, pickup, and return delivery for Class 2 and Class 0 gloves and rubber insulating sleeves. The pricing schedule estimates annual testing of 800 Class 2 glove pairs, 200 Class 0 glove pairs, and four sleeve pair-testing services. Bidders must also provide replacement glove and sleeve pricing, which is not included in the low-bid evaluation.

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