Firefighter personal protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
CITY OF HERMITAGE,
ARKANSAS
FIREFIGHTER PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS
The City of Hermitage, Arkansas, will receive sealed bids for the purchase of firefighter personal protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for the Hermitage Volunteer Fire Department. This purchase is funded in part by a Fiscal Year 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (Award No. EMW-2025-FG-05118) from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Bids will be received for two separate lots:
Lot 1: Eight (8) complete sets of structural firefighting turnout gear (coat, pant, helmet, two hoods, two pairs of gloves, and boots), certified to NFPA 1970 (2024 edition).
Lot 2: Twelve (12) SCBA units, each with harness/backpack, face piece, and two cylinders, plus two (2) additional face pieces, certified to NFPA 1970 (2024 edition) and
NIOSH-approved.
Bidders may bid on one or both lots. Award will be made by lot to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Sealed bids will be received at Hermitage City Hall, 186 U.S Hwy 63 S Bypass, Hermitage, Arkansas 71647, until 11 a.m., October 30,, 2026. Bids received after that time will be returned unopened. Bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud at the same location. Mailed bids should be addressed to City of Hermitage, P.O. Box 120, Hermitage, AR 71647.
Bid envelopes must be sealed and clearly marked: “SEALED BID-AFG FIREFIGHTER PPE AND SCBA - DO NOT OPEN.”
Bid packages, including specifications, bid forms, and required federal certifications, may be obtained from Taylor Hernandez, at Hermitage City Hall, by phone at 870-463-2209, or by email at hermitagecityhall@gmail.com . Written questions will be accepted until October 28, 2026.
All bidders must have an active registration in the System for Award Management ( SAM.gov ) and must not be suspended or debarred from federal contracting. This project is subject to federal procurement standards at 2 CFR Part 200 and the FEMA contract provisions included in the bid package. Small businesses, minority-owned firms, and women’s business enterprises are encouraged to submit bids.
The City of Hermitage reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive irregularities and formalities, and to award in the best interest of the City.
The City of Hermitage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
City of Hermitage
Matthew Cathey, Mayor
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