Description
This solicitation from the City of Mobile seeks new, NFPA‑certified structural firefighting helmets (Traditional Style Cairns 1044 or equal) for up to 300 units. Vendors must submit a unit price, a 5 % bid bond, and provide current NFPA 1971 test reports, E‑Verify enrollment, and a 10‑year warranty. The contract is a one‑year firm‑price agreement with two optional one‑year extensions (up to three years total). Key points:
• Mandatory compliance with NFPA 1971, OSHA 1910.156 and CAL‑OSHA standards; helmets must weigh < 3.5 lb and include a full suite of protective features.
• All‑or‑None sealed‑bid process; bid submission deadline was July 1, 2021 at 11 a.m., with delivery terms FOB Mobile, AL.
• Vendors must meet Alabama vendor‑preference rules and may be required to hold a City business license; contracts > $50,000 must involve at least 15 % participation by socially/economically disadvantaged individuals.