The City of Alexandria is soliciting sealed bids for a comprehensive turn‑out gear package for its fire department, covering coats, pants, boots, helmets, hoods, gloves, and related accessories. Vendors must supply items that meet NFPA 1971/1500, ISO 9001, and UL‑listing standards, be manufactured in the United States, and deliver within 60 days ARO on an as‑needed basis. No minimum quantities are guaranteed; pricing will be submitted per unit and the contract may be renewed for a second year.
• Provide full turn‑out gear sets (coat, pant, boot, helmet, hood, glove, gear bag, patch) meeting specific NFPA, ISO, and UL specifications.
• All items must be FOB destination with freight prepaid and delivered within 60 days after receipt of order.
• Vendor must be an authorized distributor, hold ISO 9001 certification, and submit UL certification for each product; warranties and replacement policies are required.
• The contract runs 12 months (2026‑2027) with a possible one‑year renewal; bids are due 22 Sep 2026, questions due 10 Sep 2026.
• The City encourages minority‑ and disadvantaged‑business participation and requires AFEAT documentation where applicable.