Provision of Firefighter Turnout Gear

Gwinnett County, Georgia is seeking a qualified vendor to supply, fit, and support a full line of NFPA‑compliant firefighter turnout gear on an annual contract basis. The contract will initially cover approximately 327 protective coats and 327 protective pants (plus required accessories) with optional four one‑year renewals. Vendors must provide a “fitter line” for internal sizing, deliver nine (later revised to seven) blind‑test sample sets at no cost, and support a multi‑phase wear‑test evaluation. Full insurance coverage, E‑Verify compliance, and a range of documentation (affidavits, references, technical proposal) are required. • Supply NFPA‑2025‑edition certified coats and pants meeting detailed material layers (PBI/Kevlar shell, thermal liner, moisture barrier) and include chin/throat straps, reflective suspenders, cobra‑style buckles, and Class II harnesses. • Conduct on‑site firefighter sizing by 25 Sept 2026, provide a complete “fitter line” at no charge, and submit 7 blind‑labelled sample sets for a three‑month wear‑test (Dec 2026 – Mar/Apr 2027). • Maintain traceability via permanent bar‑coded labels, offer on‑call technical assistance, and keep insurance (CGL $2 M, auto $1 M, workers’ comp $500 K, umbrella up to $5 M) and E‑Verify certifications throughout the contract term.