Forcible Entry Props and Related Accessories

The City of Phoenix, through Finance Central Procurement, has issued Invitation for Bid IFB-27-0393 for Forcible Entry Props and Related Accessories. These specialized props simulate residential and commercial doors to allow firefighters to practice prying and maneuvering techniques safely and repeatedly without destroying actual building structures. The contract is intended for a five-year term beginning January 1, 2027, or upon the effective date of the agreement. Offers must be submitted by September 4, 2026, at 2:00 pm local time. The contract includes rigorous compliance requirements, including adherence to the City of Phoenix Equal Employment Opportunity requirements, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and specific heat-related illness mitigation plans per Phoenix City Code for outdoor work. Contractors must comply with extensive nondiscrimination statutes, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Additionally, the agreement mandates participation in the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Neutral program, requiring the submission of an Annual Small Business Participation Plan and certification of final payments to small business firms. Due to the nature of the work, contractors may be required to sign a Sensitive Security Information Acknowledgement Form to protect data controlled under 49 C.F.R. Parts 15 and 1520.