Firefighters Equipment & Protective Clothing-Percent Off Manufacturers Published Price List

This contract aims to establish a statewide agreement with multiple distributors to provide firefighting rescue equipment, protective clothing, and related supplies at discounted rates off the manufacturer’s published prices. The procurement is intended for use by volunteer and municipal fire departments, as well as other authorized entities across New York State and nationwide. The contract duration is one year, with the possibility of four additional one-year extensions, ensuring ongoing supply and support for firefighting equipment needs. The solicitation emphasizes that bidding documents are officially distributed through the BidNet Direct and Bonfire platforms, and vendors must obtain documents from these sources to ensure they receive all relevant attachments, addenda, and updates. The bidding process is open to all qualified vendors, with a response deadline of March 21, 2024, at 3:00 PM. The contract is not set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. Notably, the contract involves entities that have previously secured similar procurement agreements, such as Haight Fire Equipment, Hi-Tech Fire & Safety Inc., and Municipal Emergency Services Inc. The project is managed by the County of Rockland, with the primary contact being the Director of Purchasing, Paul Brennan. The scope covers various fire departments and emergency service providers across all counties in New York State, ensuring broad access to essential firefighting equipment at negotiated discounts.