M9387 Thermal Imagers

The City of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB M9387) for the procurement of 17 hand-held thermal imagers, specifically the Bullard DXT-N Bundle Thermal Imager or an approved equal. These devices are intended for various firefighting applications, including fire attack, person search, and wildland firefighting. To be considered, products must be new, current, and compliant with the 2025 Edition of NFPA 1930 (1801). Technical requirements include suitability for specific hazardous locations (Class I, Division 2, Groups C and D; Class II, Division 2, Groups F and G with a T6 temperature class) and the ability to withstand a 6-foot drop and submersion in 3 feet of water for 30 minutes per IEC 60529 (IPx7). Bids must be manually signed and submitted by 11:00 am CST on November 10, 2026, with all written inquiries due by November 3, 2026. The contract is awarded on a F.O.B. Destination basis to locations within East Baton Rouge Parish, with payment terms set at Net 30. Evaluation criteria focus on price and product compliance, though preference may be given to products manufactured in Louisiana or firms doing business within the state. Bidders must certify compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity standards and provide a plan for utilizing Small, Minority, or Women-owned businesses as subcontractors. Additionally, for bids exceeding $25,000, contractors must certify they are not suspended or debarred by the General Services Administration.