B237520- BROCO RESCUE TORCH SET-UASI 23 -GRANTS-CA# 40

The Department of Internal Services for the County of Los Angeles is soliciting bids for the procurement of four complete Broco PC/A-5V3 backpacked exothermic breaching torch kits for the Los Angeles County Fire Department. This requirement includes various accessories such as collet kits, diamond rescue blades, cutting rods, and safety gear, all of which must be new, current production models. Bidders must be authorized dealers or manufacturers and are required to provide a brand-specific response along with a manufacturer authorization letter. The equipment must include a lifetime warranty for the torches and a 10-year warranty for the cylinders, with delivery required within 30 days after receipt of order to a designated warehouse in Pacoima, California. The solicitation follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award basis, where the contract will be granted to the lowest total acceptable offer that meets all mandatory technical and administrative requirements. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the Vendor Self Service portal by August 29, 2025. Required documentation includes a comprehensive bid package consisting of signed PDFs and Excel forms covering certifications of compliance, prevailing wage adherence, and Community Business Enterprise information. Vendors are also subject to strict insurance requirements, including a minimum liability coverage of 1 million dollars per accident, and must comply with California state labor codes and public records laws.