Purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus on an Annual Contract

Agency:	Gwinnett County
State:	Georgia
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	42 - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment
Posted:	Dec 11, 2023
Due:	Jan 8, 2024
Solicitation No:	BL010-24 INV
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December 11, 2023

INVITATION TO BID

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The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is soliciting competitive sealed bids from qualified suppliers for the

Purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus on an Annual Contract with four (4) one-year options to renew for the

Department of Fire and Emergency Services.

Bids should be typed or submitted in ink and returned in a sealed container marked on the outside with the BL# and

Company Name. Bids will be received until 2:50 P.M. local time on January 8, 2024, at the Gwinnett County

Purchasing Office, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046. Any bid received after this date and time will not be

accepted. Bids will be publicly opened and read at 3:00 P.M. Apparent bid results will be available the following

business day on our website www.gwinnettcounty.com.

Questions regarding bids should be directed to Casey Beauston, Purchasing Associate II, at

casey.beauston@gwinnettcounty.com or by calling 770-822-7995, no later than 3:00 P.M. on December 27, 2023. Bids

are legal and binding upon the bidder when submitted.

Gwinnett County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to its programs or

activities. Any requests for reasonable accommodations required by individuals to fully participate in any open

meeting, program or activity of Gwinnett County Government should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the

Gwinnett County Justice and Administration Center, 770-822-8165.

The written bid documents supersede any verbal or written prior communications between the parties.

Award will be made to the supplier submitting the lowest responsive and responsible bid. Gwinnett County reserves

the right to reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities, and to make an award deemed in its best interest. Bids may be

split or awarded in entirety. Gwinnett County reserves the option to negotiate terms, conditions and pricing with the

lowest responsive, responsible bidder(s) at its discretion.

Award notification will be posted after award on the County website, www.gwinnettcounty.com and companies

submitting a bid will be notified via email.

We look forward to your bid and appreciate your interest in Gwinnett County.

Casey Beauston

Purchasing Associate II

The following pages should be returned as your bid:

Bid Schedule, Pages 3-4

References, Page 5

Code of Ethics Affidavit, Page 6

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SCOPE AND REQUIREMENTS

A. General Purpose

Gwinnett County is seeking competitive sealed bids for the Purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus on

an Annual contract with four (4) options to renew.

Gwinnett County requires pricing and delivery to remain firm for the duration of the initial term of contract. No

increases will be accepted during that time.

B. Quantities

Quantities are estimates only and should not be construed as a commitment to order a specific quantity. Items

will be ordered as needed.

All quantities stated on bid schedule are approximate 12-month usage and actual quantities may vary

depending on need. Orders will be placed on an “as needed” basis and must be filled regardless of quantity or

total dollar amount.

C. Award

Award will be made to the supplier submitting the lowest responsive and responsible bid. Gwinnett County

reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities, and to make an award deemed in its best

interest. Gwinnett County is unable to accept refurbished equipment for this solicitation.

D. Ordering

Following award, purchase orders will be placed directly with the successful supplier, on an as-needed basis, by

the Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the duration of the contract period.

E. Unit Price

Unit Price MUST include all costs associated with this purchase, including delivery.

*Item 1 – Face piece. MFG No. 201215-XX; the last two digits will determine the size and type of mask that will

be identified on the purchase order.

F. Supplier Requirements

Awarded supplier must be an authorized distributor and service center for Scott Fire & Safety products.

G. Sole Source Products

Substitutes will NOT be accepted. These items have been approved as a “standard” after completing a rigorous

approval process. Therefore, suppliers are to quote the exact item requested.

H. References

A minimum of three (3) references that can provide information regarding supplier’s products and service

should be listed on the included reference sheet.

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FAILURE TO RETURN THIS PAGE AS PART OF YOUR BID PACKAGE MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF BID.

BID SCHEDULE

ITEM

Delivery will be F.O.B. Destination to: Gwinnett County Fire & Emergency Services 450 Hosea Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30046

APPROX.

ANNUAL

QTY

DESCRIPTION

MANUF. & NO.

DELIVERY

A.R.O.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

Scott Face Piece AV3000HT - 4 strap Kevlar - no

communication bracket. Small, Medium & Large.

Scott 201215-XX*

Regulator Assembly. 2013 CBRN (Chemical,

80 ea Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) QK CONN Scott 200077-50

(Quick Connection)

BID TOTAL $

Bidding supplier certifies that company is an authorized distributor and service center for Scott Fire & Safety products.

Yes

*Item 1 – Face piece. MFG No. 201215-XX; the last two digits will determine the size and type of mask that will be identified on the Purchase

Order.

NOTE: The use of brand name is not to restrict competition, but to ensure existing compatibility.

COMPANY NAME __________________________________________________________________________________________

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FAILURE TO RETURN THIS PAGE AS PART OF YOUR BID PACKAGE MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF BID.

BID SCHEDULE CONTINUED

Gwinnett County requires pricing to remain firm for the duration of the initial term of the contract. Failure to

hold firm pricing for the initial term of the contract will be sufficient cause for Gwinnett County to declare bid

non-responsive. Contract to begin on April 17, 2024, or upon Board of Commissioners approval, whichever is

later.

Unless otherwise noted, quoted prices will remain firm for four (4) additional 12-month periods. If a

percentage increase/decrease is a part of the renewal options, please note this in the space provided

together with an explanation.

Renewal Option 1:

% Increase

% Decrease Explanation

Renewal Option 2:

% Increase

% Decrease Explanation

Renewal Option 3:

% Increase

% Decrease Explanation

Renewal Option 4:

% Increase

% Decrease Explanation

Certification Of Non-Collusion in Bid Preparation

Signature

Date

The undersigned acknowledges receipt of the following addenda, listed by number and date appearing on

each:

Addendum No.

Date

Addendum No.

Date

In compliance with the attached specifications, the undersigned acknowledges all requirements outlined in

the "Instructions for Vendors" and all documents referred to therein, if this bid is accepted by the Board of

Commissioners within ninety (90) days of the date of bid opening, to furnish any or all of the items upon

which prices are bid, at the price set opposite each item bid, delivered to the designated point(s) within the

time specified in the bid schedule. By submission of this bid, I understand that Gwinnett County uses

Electronic Payments for remittance of goods and services. Vendors should select their preferred method of

electronic payment upon notice of award. For more information on electronic payments, please refer to the

Electronic Payment information in the instructions for vendors.

Legal Business Name

Complete Address

Does your company currently have a location within Gwinnett County? Yes No

Representative Signature

Printed Name

Telephone Number

E-mail address

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REFERENCES

Gwinnett County requests a minimum of three (3) references where work of a similar size and scope has been

completed.

Note: References should be customized for each project, rather than submitting the same set of references for

every project bid. The references listed should be of similar size and scope of the project being bid on. Do not

submit a project list in lieu of this form.

1. Company Name

Brief Description of Project

Completion Date

Contract Amount $

Start Dates

Contact Person

Telephone

E-Mail Address

2. Company Name

Brief Description of Project

Completion Date

Contract Amount $

Contact Person

E-Mail Address

Start Date

Telephone

3. Company Name

Brief Description of Project

Completion Date

Contract Amount $

Contact Person

E-Mail Address

Start Date

Telephone

COMPANY NAME __________________________________________________________________________________________

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