Fire Helmets

The City of Asheville is seeking an authorized dealer to supply a specific model of fire helmets (Cairns 1836 Traditional Composite) in three color variants for its fire department. Bidders must submit unit prices for each helmet, include delivery (FOB Destination) to the city’s logistics office, and meet all compliance requirements (MWBE, E‑Verify, tax delinquency, divestment lists). The contract is a fixed‑price agreement for a minimum of 12 months with optional two‑year extensions, and price adjustments may be requested after the first year based on CPI. • Required product: Cairns 1836 composite fire helmets (black, red, white) with exact specifications; no substitutions allowed. • Quantity: Estimated 73 helmets per year (40 black, 17 red, 16 white), but bids must be submitted per‑unit with delivery included. • Vendor must be an authorized dealer, registered in the City’s Vendor Registry, and comply with MWBE, E‑Verify, and tax‑delinquency policies.