Protective Hoods for Firefighters

The City of Philadelphia Procurement Department is soliciting bids for a requirements contract to supply protective hoods for the Philadelphia Fire Department. The contract has an initial 12-month term with options for four additional one-year renewals, with estimated expenditures of 82,050.00 dollars. The scope includes the delivery of approximately 2,000 units in size 22 and 500 units in size 25, available in tan and/or black. Technical specifications require a three-layer design with a particulate blocking layer, a minimum 7-inch bib, and construction using Blended PBI with Nomex thread. All hoods must be certified to the 2025 edition of NFPA 1970, featuring a Thermal Protective Performance greater than 20 and Thermal Heat Loss greater than 325. Each unit must be individually packaged with wearing instructions and appropriate labeling. Bids must be submitted electronically via the PHLContracts portal by December 2, 2026, at 10:30 AM. The contract will be awarded in whole to the lowest responsive and responsible seller who quotes every item. Evaluation includes a review of the seller's integrity, qualifications, and past performance, with specific price preferences of 5% or 10% applied to certified Local Business Entities. While there are no specific participation goals for small or local businesses, respondents are encouraged to make good faith efforts to include them. Required submission documents include a signed Consent and Authorization Agreement, a Solicitation and Participation Form, and evidence of enrollment in the City's Annual Bid Security Program. Additionally, any bid hood must have successfully passed a Safety Office field test within the last 12 months or been provided under a 2026 purchase order.