PSE01 Hopkinton Fire Department Request for Quote

The Town of Hopkinton Fire Department is soliciting quotes under Statewide Contract PSE01 for the procurement of ten complete sets of new structural firefighting bunker gear, each consisting of one coat and one pair of pants. This solicitation, identified as BD-27-1282-HFD-HFD-133978, requires that all garments be PFAS-free/PFAS-ZERO and meet or exceed NFPA 1971 and OSHA requirements. All components must be tested or listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), and the manufacturer must be ISO 9001 certified and registered. Specific customization is required for the coats, which must feature the word HOPKINTON in approximately 3-inch lime Scotchlite sewn letters on the back, with final lettering and sizing subject to Town approval before production. Eligible respondents must be authorized PSE01 contractors. The vendor is responsible for providing on-site individual sizing for all ten sets within 96 hours of written notice, as well as care and maintenance training. Quotes must be submitted via the COMMBUYS portal by October 9, 2026, with a formal bid opening scheduled for October 13, 2026. Submissions must include unit and total pricing, estimated lead times, and clear identification of whether sizing, training, or delivery costs are included. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Purchaser Joyce Emery.