What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe City of Fort Valley, Georgia, seeks sealed bids for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), spare cylinders, and facepieces for its Fire Department. Bids are due Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern. Bidders can submit offers for new equipment (Tier 1) or refurbished equipment (Tier 2), with the City awarding only one tier. All bids must be submitted via email to [email protected] with a specific subject line. Written questions must be submitted to Fire Chief Brandon Walker no later than five business days before the bid due date. Compliance with SPLOST, E-Verify, and drug-free workplace requirements is mandatory.
Scope of work
- 11 SCBA packs (3M Scott Air-Pak X3 Pro or approved equal for Tier 1; 3M Scott X3 platform or approved equal for Tier 2)
- 11 spare carbon-fiber 4,500 psig 45-minute cylinders with valves
- 15 facepieces, size Medium (3M Scott AV-3000 HT or approved equal)
- Optional Line 4: second set of 11 cylinders with valves
- In-service training/orientation for Fire Department personnel at no additional charge
- Operation and maintenance manuals and a parts list
- For Tier 2: documented function/flow test records for every unit and cylinder, plus minimum 2-year written warranty
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the selected tier | Not specified |
| Price | Not specified |
| Equipment condition and remaining service life | Not specified |
| Warranty | Not specified |
| Delivery time | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Enrollment in and use of the federal E-Verify program (O.C.G.A. section 13-10-91)
- Drug-free workplace certification for contracts of $25,000 or more (O.C.G.A. section 50-24-3)
- Compliance with SPLOST 2008 clauses and five-year records retention
- For Tier 1: NIOSH certification under 42 CFR Part 84 and NFPA 1981/1982 (2018 edition) compliance
- For Tier 2: vendor-refurbished, tested, and certified equipment with minimum 2-year written warranty
Documents to include with your response
- Signed Bid Form (Section 6) as a PDF
- Contractor Affidavit Verifying Status of Contractor (E-Verify, O.C.G.A. section 13-10-91(b)(1)) prior to award
- Non-collusion certification (signed Bid Form; City may require a signed non-collusion affidavit before award)
- For Tier 2: documented function/flow test record for every unit and cylinder at delivery
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Submit signed Bid Form in Section 6 scanned and attached as a PDF with subject line 'BID - RFB No. FVFD-2026-01 - FIRE DEPARTMENT SCBA'. Prices must remain firm for 60 days after bid opening.