Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Related Equipment

The Town of Ayer, through the Ayer Fire Department, invites sealed bids pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30B, §5 for the purchase of new 3M Scott Air-Pak XD Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), cylinders, Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) equipment, firefighter locating equipment, facepieces, training, and associated equipment.

Bid documents will be available beginning Tuesday, October 6, 2026, and may be obtained iD person at the Ayer Fire Department, 1 West Main Street, Ayer, Massachusetts 01432, or by contacting the Fire Chief at For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address.. Bid documents will remain available through the bid submission deadline.

Sealed bids will be accepted until Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 13:00 (1:00 PM) at the Ayer Fire Department, 1 West Main Street, Ayer, Massachusetts 01432. Bids received after the stated deadline will not be accepted.

Bids will be publicly opened at 13:00 (1:00 PM) on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the Ayer Fire Department.

The Town of Ayer reserves the right to reject any or all bids when permitted by law and when determined to be in the best interest of the Town.