Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Accessories

This contract awards multiple vendors the supply of fire‑fighter‑grade personal protective equipment (PPE) accessories for Sedgwick County Fire District 1, covering boots, hoods, helmets, gloves, and suspenders that must meet NFPA 1971 standards. The solicitation was issued as a competitive Request for Bid, attracted 44 vendors, and resulted in six awardees each receiving specific product categories. The base contract term is two years with two additional one‑year renewal options, and the estimated annual spend is about $30,500. • Scope: Procurement of specific PPE models (Globe boots, Honeywell boots, PGI & Fire‑Dex hoods, Bullard & Cairns helmets, Fire‑Dex gloves, Veridian suspenders). • Procurement method: Full and open competition, sealed‑bid, with lowest‑responsible‑and‑responsive bidder award. • Contract terms: Fixed‑price, unit‑price pricing; 2‑year base period plus up to two 1‑year extensions; county may cancel with 30‑day notice.