FIREFIGHTING HELMET SHIELDS & PASSPORTS - MARKET RESEARCH

The City of Los Angeles is seeking market research services to evaluate and recommend options for firefighting helmet shields and associated “passport” identification systems. Vendors will be required to conduct a comprehensive study of available products, assess performance, cost, durability, and compliance with fire department standards, and deliver a final report with recommendations. This is a competitive RFQ (RFQ) with a submission deadline of October 22, 2026. • Scope: market analysis, product testing criteria, cost‑benefit evaluation, and final recommendation report. • Deliverables: written market research report, presentation to city officials, and supporting data files. • Timeline: submission by 2026‑10‑22; project work to commence after award (date TBD). • Budget: not disclosed; typical municipal market‑research contracts range from $50k‑$200k. • Vendor requirements: ability to conduct technical assessments of protective equipment, experience with public‑sector procurement, and capacity to deliver findings within a few months.