Aurora Fire Department (AFD) Protective Gear

The City of Aurora, Illinois is seeking qualified vendors to supply new, NFPA‑1970‑compliant structural firefighter bunker gear (coats, pants, suspenders, boots, helmets, or complete ensembles). Vendors must provide sample garments for a two‑week field evaluation at no cost, meet all applicable safety and performance standards, and be able to deliver the full order by the proposal deadline. The contract will be awarded to the lowest‑responsible bidder and will require the vendor to maintain appropriate insurance, comply with local, state, and federal regulations, and support the fire department with timely delivery and after‑sale service. • RFP #26‑080 released August 25 2026; questions due September 9 2026; proposals due September 29 2026 (3 pm). • Required gear must meet current NFPA 1970 and OSHA standards; samples due with proposal. • Evaluation criteria include product quality, fit, durability, thermal performance, ergonomics, and vendor support. • Vendor must provide insurance (general liability $1 M/$2 M, workers’ comp, auto $1 M, umbrella $4 M) and certify compliance with all applicable laws. • No price information is disclosed; contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder after technical and field‑evaluation scoring.