2026 - SCBA and Related Equipment Ayer Fire

The Town of Ayer Fire Department is soliciting competitive sealed bids under M.G.L. c. 30B, §5 for the procurement of new, current production Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and related emergency equipment. The solicitation, identified as BD-26-1652-AFD82-AFD-134089, requires the delivery of 32 3M Scott Air-Pak XD SCBA units with AV-3000 HT facepieces, 3 RIT III Complete Kits, 67 Scott Carbon Cylinders in various capacities, and a Pak-Tracker Handheld Receiver with additional batteries. To ensure operational compatibility and interoperability, the department has standardized on 3M Scott Fire & Safety equipment; therefore, no substitutions or deviations from the specified brand and configuration are permitted. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on the total bid price, which must include all costs for furnishing, delivering, and placing the equipment into service. A critical requirement of the contract is the provision of mandatory orientation and in-service training for the department's four separate working groups, covering equipment operation, inspection, and routine care. All equipment must meet NFPA, NIOSH, and DOT certifications and be delivered to the Ayer Fire Department in Massachusetts. Bidders must also demonstrate their ability to provide ongoing technical support, warranty service, and repairs through an authorized service facility. Sealed submissions must be clearly marked and were due by October 29, 2026.