ODOC - PPE Cleaning and Inspection FY26

In an MBE set-aside solicitation, only those bidders/suppliers with an active MBE certification at the time the solicitation closes can submit a response

SRC0000029379

4/23/2025 12:00:00 AM

The Ohio Fire Academy (OFA) is committed to incremental implementation of NFPA 1851, the Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting by January 1, 2026. The Ohio Fire Academy is the preeminent firefighter training facility in the state of Ohio. Academy staff plans to implement a comprehensive NFPA compliant program designed to enhance fire instructor and firefighter health and safety, lead implementation efforts across the state, reduce asset management costs, and improve the life cycle of turnout gear. The Ohio Fire Academy maintains approximately 80-90 sets of structural firefighter turnout gear assigned to firefighter instructors who are deployed across the state.

SCOPE Vendor will perform advanced cleaning, advanced inspections, and approved repairs for 90 sets of structural turnout gear (coat and pant) between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026, in compliance with current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1851 standards and manufacturer specifications.

MATERIALS Vendor shall be authorized/verified to perform all repairs on the outer shell, thermal liner, and moisture barrier of any manufacturer of structural turnout gear in compliance with NFPA 1851 (2020) standards. Vendor will use only Velcro, thread, patch material, closures, and accessories that meet the manufacturer and NFPA 1851 (2020) standards.

Please contact David Belcher with any questions.
Dave Belcher,
Assistant Bureau Chief
Ohio Department of Commerce
State Fire Marshal – Ohio Fire Academy
8895 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
Desk: 614-752-7119
David.Belcher@com.ohio.gov
https://www.com.ohio.gov/fire/

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