Description
Washington State Patrol is seeking bids to purchase fifteen (15) MSA 4500 psig G1 fire‑service Self‑Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) units together with carbon cylinders for use at its Fire Training Academy in North Bend, WA. The solicitation is a competitive Invitation for Bid with a firm‑price requirement and a contract term of up to 60 months, allowing for future purchases at inflation‑adjusted prices. Preference points for small‑business, veteran‑owned, PCB‑free and arbitration‑free companies were originally included but were removed by Amendment 2 due to federal grant funding. Bidders must submit all required exhibits, certify compliance with insurance, debarment, and non‑discrimination requirements, and meet the submission deadline of 10 Oct 2026. The award is anticipated on 28 Oct 2026.
• 15 SCBA units plus carbon cylinders to be delivered to WSP Fire Training Academy (North Bend, WA)
• Firm‑price bid required; pricing must be inclusive and remain firm for 90 days after bid opening
• Evaluation based on lowest responsive price after removal of small‑business and veteran‑owned preference points
• Mandatory certifications include insurance, debarment status, PCB‑free product testing, and compliance with state procurement regulations