ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS – City of Hermitage Firefighter PPE & SCBA

The City of Hermitage, Arkansas is seeking sealed bids to purchase firefighter personal protective equipment (PPE) and self‑contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for its volunteer fire department. The procurement is funded in part by a FY 2025 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant. Two separate lots are available: Lot 1 for eight complete sets of turnout gear certified to NFPA 1970 (2024 edition), and Lot 2 for twelve SCBA units with harness/backpack, face pieces, cylinders, plus two extra face pieces, all NIOSH‑approved and NFPA 1970 compliant. Bids may be submitted either in person or by mail, with a strict deadline of 11 a.m. on October 23, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 21, 2026. All bidders must be registered in SAM.gov and not debarred from federal contracts.