The City of Mesa awarded a three‑year, firm‑fixed‑price contract to provide comprehensive cleaning, inspection, hazardous‑material de‑contamination, and repair services for its fire‑fighter personal protective equipment (PPE). The work includes NFPA 1851‑compliant advanced inspection and cleaning, specialized de‑contamination of hazardous residues, repair of turnout gear and boots, documentation of each item in an asset‑tracking database, and an annual NFPA 1851 training seminar for City staff. Services are performed on a weekly schedule with Tuesday pick‑up and return, and the vendor must be an Independent Service Provider (ISP) located within 25 mi of Mesa. The contract also offers optional renewal terms and a CPI‑based price‑adjustment mechanism.
• Annual cleaning, inspection, and repair of ~1,000 PPE sets and associated gear
• Weekly logistics: Tuesday pickup ≤ 9 a.m., return ≤ 12 p.m., performed by vendor‑authorized personnel
• Mandatory compliance with NFPA 1851, OSHA, and manufacturer specifications, plus required ISP certification and insurance