What the buyer needs
AI summaryBrooks County Board of Commissioners seeks sealed proposals for forty Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) systems. The successful vendor will furnish, deliver, train, and support these SCBA systems. Vendors must be licensed, in good standing with the Georgia Secretary of State, and demonstrate experience supplying NFPA-compliant SCBA equipment. Proposals will be evaluated on cost, quality, specifications, warranty, service, and delivery.
Scope of work
- 40 complete Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) systems
- (2) 4,500 PSI lightweight composite cylinders per SCBA with minimum 45-minute rating
- Six additional rechargeable lithium-ion batteries
- One six-port charging station
- Training, manuals, maintenance recommendations, and warranty documentation
- Integrated PASS device and full-face positive pressure facepiece
- Emergency rescue air-sharing system and integrated voice communication system or amplifier
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Cost verses quality and specifications | Not specified |
| State business license credentials | Not specified |
| Warranty and service availability from bidder or vendor | Not specified |
| Availability of the equipment | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Good standing with the Secretary of State
- Valid business license in Georgia
- Demonstrate experience supplying NFPA-compliant SCBA equipment to public safety agencies
- Provide references upon request
- Ability to produce/deliver the equipment within 90 days of official bid award
Documents to include with your response
- Copy of state certification or proof of Georgia business license
- Equipment specifications showing all specs and highlighting specs over minimums
- Georgia Immigration and Security Compliance requirements (E-Verify affidavit)
- Federal grant compliance language
- Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment certification (for contracts exceeding $100,000)
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed submission delivered or dropped off
- Instructions
- Delivered or dropped off at the main entrance of the Administration office of the Brooks County Board of Commissioners, 610 South Highland Rd., Quitman, GA 31643. Envelope must clearly show Company/Entity name, bidder address, and phone number and name of representative.