Opportunity
Lexington County Ionwave #2027-IFB-17
Maintenance of Lexington County’s Hurst Jaws of Life rescue equipment
Posted
October 21, 2026
Respond By
November 19, 2026
Identifier
2027-IFB-17
NAICS
811310
Lexington County Fire Service is seeking maintenance for its fleet of Hurst rescue tools. - Government buyer: County of Lexington, South Carolina; Lexington County Fire Service (LCFS). The bid invitation identifies Shannon Sharpe as Procurement Manager. - OEM: Hurst Jaws of Life, identified in the solicitation with IDEX Corporation. No bidding dealer or service vendor is named. - Requested service: Maintain and inspect the listed tools, including operational checks, load-cell testing, adjustment to manufacturer specifications, and disassembly, cleaning, greasing, and torquing. - Equipment inventory (81 tools total; quantities may change): - E2 Cutters, part S788 — 18; E2 Spreaders, SP555 — 18; E2 Rams, R421 — 17; E2 Combi Tools, SC758 — 13. - Strong Arm Tools — 3; Rabbit Tools, 36290056 — 1; Jack Rabbit Tools, 392R045 — 1; Mini Cutters, S120E — 2. - E3 Cutters, S789 and S378 — 2; E3 Spreaders, M40, S789, and SP777 — 3; E3 Rams, R320 and CR522 — 2; E3 Combi Tool, SC758 — 1. - Key requirements: Award is to one authorized South Carolina dealer. Work must be performed by Hurst-certified personnel, comply with NFPA 1936 (2015 edition), and use only Hurst-approved fluids and parts; aftermarket or other non-approved materials are prohibited. - Work logistics: Service is expected to take approximately three to four days at LCFS-designated fire stations. Tools are to be taken out of service only as needed, and the dealer must bring adequate personnel and required supplies and components.
Description
The County of Lexington seeks an authorized South Carolina dealer for Hurst Jaws of Life rescue tools to service its Hurst E-Draulic equipment. Service includes operational checks, load testing, adjustment to manufacturer specifications, cleaning, greasing, and torqueing; work must comply with NFPA 1936 (2015 edition) and use only approved Hurst fluid and parts. Certified personnel will perform the work over approximately three to four days at fire station locations designated by LCFS, with tools rotated out of service only as needed. The entire contract will be awarded to a single dealer, which must provide sufficient staff, supplies, and components on each service day.