Description
The Thomas County Board of Commissioners is seeking sealed bids for the purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment to support structural firefighting and limited hazardous materials response operations. The purchase will include 136 SCBA units, 272 air cylinders, 204 face masks, and 7 Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) packs. All proposed equipment shall meet or exceed the latest NFPA, NIOSH, and OSHA standards for structural firefighting.
• The SCBA units must comply with NFPA 1981, 2018 Edition, and have a 4500 PSI system with 45-minute cylinders.
• The face masks must be available in three sizes and be capable of full water submersion for cleaning and disinfection.
• The cylinders must be individually marked and sequentially numbered.
• The RIT packs must be equipped with a skid plate, multiple attachment and grab points, and be capable of high-pressure refill using 45-minute cylinders.
• The vendor shall provide a guaranteed 5-year annual service rate, including flow testing of all purchased SCBA units and RIT bags, fit testing for all department firefighters, and detailed list of services and items covered.
• The vendor shall provide a minimum of four training sessions over three days, including at least one evening session for volunteers.