Fire Hoods

The City of Asheville is seeking a vendor to supply fire‑hood protective equipment for its fire department. The contract will be awarded on a sealed‑bid basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and will run for a minimum twelve‑month term with the possibility of two additional twelve‑month extensions. The vendor must be an authorized distributor of the AriAire Gold Elite Pro fire‑hood (Part # 39708‑00‑194071) and must meet MWBE, tax‑delinquency, E‑Verify, and prohibited‑list compliance requirements. Bids are to be sealed, delivered in person (or via UPS/FedEx) by the stated deadline, and will be publicly opened both onsite and via Google Meet. • Scope: Supply of AriAire fire‑hoods (estimated 300 units per year) with FOB‑destination delivery, net‑30 payment terms, and separate tax line items. • Requirements: Authorized distributor status, signed non‑collusion certification, MWBE documentation (if applicable), and acknowledgment of any addenda. • Procurement: Sealed‑bid competitive solicitation (Invitation for Bid) with a 14‑day window for questions (by July 14) and bid submission (by July 23).