Description
Shelby County is seeking a vendor to supply a complete set of fire‑fighter personal protective equipment (PPE) for its fire department. The contract calls for 36 full ensembles that include turn‑out coats, matching pants, hoods, helmets with shields, boots, suspenders, and gloves, all meeting NFPA 1971 (Sept 2025) performance standards and UL certification. The award will be a sealed‑bid process, with delivery required within 70 days of award and a one‑year contract term (with up to two optional one‑year renewals).
• Quantity: 36 complete PPE sets (coat, pants, hood, boots, suspenders, helmets, gloves)
• Technical standards: NFPA 1971, UL‑tested, ISO 9001‑certified manufacturers, specified material blends (Nomex/Kevlar, GORE CROSSTECH, etc.)
• Delivery: All items FOB destination, to be delivered no later than 70 days after award (by June 30 2026)
• Warranty: 10‑year garment warranty, 5‑year helmet shell warranty, lifetime helmet non‑electric parts warranty
• Evaluation: Best/low bid meeting specs; local ownership encouraged but not mandatory; prompt‑payment discounts may be considered.