2026 New Hire Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment

The City of Waterbury is seeking sealed bids for the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) for its newly hired firefighters. The procurement will be handled through a traditional sealed‑bid process, with all bids submitted to the Director of Purchasing by the specified deadline. This is a straightforward supply contract requiring vendors to provide compliant firefighting PPE that meets applicable safety standards. • Sealed‑bid solicitation (ITB) for new‑hire firefighter PPE. • Bids must be delivered to the City’s Purchasing Office by July 30, 2026, 10:30 AM and will be opened publicly. • No pre‑bid meeting or site visit is scheduled; vendors submit proposals based on the written specifications. • The procurement is for a municipal fire department, so the PPE must meet NFPA and local fire‑service standards. • Vendor must be capable of delivering the full set of equipment (helmet, turnout coat, pants, gloves, boots, hood, and SCBA components) on time.