Firefighter Personal Escape Safety System & Training Services

The City of Pittsburgh’s Bureau of Fire is seeking a qualified vendor to provide a complete Firefighter Personal Escape Safety (PES) system and associated training over a four‑year contract. The scope includes supplying fully assembled PES kits (descent device, rope, anchor hook, straps, belt, carabiner, pocket pouch, etc.) with serial numbering, providing replacement components, and delivering on‑site training for trainers, end‑users, and repair personnel. The contract will be awarded in December 2026, with a pre‑proposal virtual meeting on November 3, 2026 (non‑mandatory). Proposals are due electronically by December 1, 2026. • Provide 75 complete PES kits in Year 1, then 250 kits each subsequent year (Years 2‑4). • Supply replacement rope, straps, belts, pouches, carabiners, and other consumables each year. • Conduct “train‑the‑trainer” sessions for 20 instructors, end‑user training, and repair‑personnel training on‑site in Pittsburgh. • Include detailed cost breakdown, qualifications, and a commitment to minority, women, veteran, and LGBTQIA+ business participation.