RFB-758-2700000049-3 | Firefighter Turnout Gear-Air Guard FD

Solicitation RFB 758 2700000049 is issued by the Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet on behalf of the Department of Military Affairs to establish a master agreement for the procurement of firefighter turnout gear for the Air Guard FD. The scope of work includes the delivery of NFPA 1970 compliant coats, pants, gloves, and Nomex hoods, which may be 100 percent custom-fit for end users. The contract features an initial one-year term with optional renewal periods. Bids must be submitted electronically by September 4, 2026, with a required unit price of $0.01 entered in the electronic system and all actual pricing provided on a detailed separate bid sheet. The award is based on a Best Value scoring system, with 90 points allocated to price and 10 points to delivery. Evaluation is based on the total pricing of the initial order sheet, and preferences are given to Kentucky resident bidders and qualified bidders from the Department of Corrections. Deliveries are to be made F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid to the Kentucky Air National Guard in Louisville. Vendors must maintain certification of authority to conduct business in Kentucky and comply with state laws regarding workers' compensation, corporate income taxes, and unemployment insurance. Payments are typically issued within 30 working days following the receipt of a compliant invoice and acceptance of the goods.