RP025-26, Provision of Firefighter Turnout Gear

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is issuing an RFP (RP025‑26) for the provision of complete firefighter turnout gear on an annual contract basis, with up to four optional one‑year renewals. The contract covers design, manufacturing, fitting, labeling, traceability, training, and after‑sale support for a full set of protective garments (coat, pants, hood, gloves, etc.) that must meet NFPA 1970, 1500, and 1851 standards. Suppliers must attend an optional pre‑proposal conference on September 23, 2026, where fittings will be conducted, and must submit sealed proposals by October 7, 2026. The award will be made to the highest‑scoring bidder, with delivery of the first “fitter line” within 30 days of purchase order issuance. • Annual contract with up to four one‑year renewal options (prices fixed for 12 months). • Full set of NFPA‑compliant turnout gear (coat, pants, accessories) with custom sizing and labeling. • Supplier must provide on‑site fitting, training for county staff, and a traceability program for each garment. • Pre‑proposal conference (optional) on Sep 23, 2026; fittings must be completed by Sep 25, 2026. • Proposal deadline: Oct 7, 2026, 2:50 PM ET; questions due Sep 28, 2026. • Delivery of initial gear required within 30 days of PO; subsequent orders based on annual needs (≈ 25 recruit sets, 90 second‑set sets, 100 replacement sets). • Evaluation criteria include technical compliance, cost, delivery terms, past performance, and customer service. • Supplier must supply samples at no cost for testing; samples evaluated in live‑fire scenarios. • Contract includes warranty, repair support, and provision of NFPA‑approved thread and reinforcement materials at no extra charge.