# Wisconsin Vendornet Platform #15083-0-2026-BG

City of Madison Fire Department procurement of Phenix fire helmets and accessories

**Posted:** November 04, 2026
**Respond By:** November 18, 2026
**Identifier:** 15083-0-2026-BG
**NAICS:** 423840

The City of Madison Fire Department is seeking bids for Phenix fire helmets and related accessories for its annual helmet orders.
- Buyer: City of Madison Fire Department, City of Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin; contact: Tim Mrowiec, Deputy Chief.
- OEMs: **Phenix** helmets and accessories; **ESS** FirePro goggles included with the helmets. The notice does not identify a reseller or other bidding vendor by name.
- Products: Phenix TC1 composite helmets and Phenix TL2 leather helmets, with helmet shields and optional upgrades. Substitutions are not accepted; standard color choices and detailed helmet configurations are specified.
- Estimated demand: 20–50 helmets for the expected 2027 order, excluding upgrades. The City determines quantities annually; quantities for individual helmet models and accessories are not specified.
- Notable requirements: Both helmet models include specified impact protection, comfort and suspension features, Nomex chinstraps, reflective markings, rear D-rings, ESS FirePro goggles, and detachable earlaps. Accessories include Madison-branded leather shields, passport inserts, comfort packages, name stamps, and a brass finial.
- No contract duration or performance period is specified.

### Description

The City of Madison Fire Department is soliciting bids from qualified vendors for fire helmets. Bids must be submitted electronically by email to bids@cityofmadison.com. Questions are due November 9, 2026, and bids are due November 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. The RFB requests completion of bid forms and includes the City’s standard terms and sample contract.

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