EQUIPMENT, FIRE HELMETS

The City of Mobile is procuring up to 300 NFPA‑certified firefighting helmets (Cairns 1044) for its fire department. This sealed, all‑or‑none bid requires bidders to submit firm unit pricing, meet strict product specifications, and comply with several statutory requirements (E‑Verify, potential Certificate of Authority, and a 15 % participation clause for socially/economically disadvantaged individuals on contracts over $50 k). No substitutions are allowed and all colors must be priced equally. The contract will be awarded on a FOB destination basis, with net‑20 payment terms and a six‑month price‑hold period (extendable). • Product: Cairns 1044 fire helmets with specific accessories (visor, ear‑laps, brass eagle, etc.) – NFPA certified. • Quantity: Up to 300 helmets; exact quantity to be filled by the bidder. • Procurement method: Sealed competitive bid; deadline 12:01 PM, 9 Dec 2022. • Awarded vendor: SUNBELT FIRE (award amount not disclosed). • Compliance: E‑Verify, possible Alabama Certificate of Authority, City business‑license, and 15 % disadvantaged‑person participation for contracts > $50 k.