Scott SCBA Testing & Certification

The Texas A&M Forest Service is soliciting bids under IFB-27-001 for a Blanket Order Award to provide certification, testing, and repair of Scott-brand Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), as well as SCBA compressor maintenance and cylinder hydrotesting. All work must be performed according to the most current NFPA and NIOSH Breathing Air Standards. A mandatory requirement for all bidders is to be manufacturer certified to test and repair Scott brand equipment, with proof of certification submitted alongside the bid response. The agency will award the contract based on the best value, considering factors such as pricing, delivery, and the vendor's capacity and skill. Key deliverables include documented test reports for each unit upon completion and detailed cost estimates for repairs, which must be approved by the agency before work begins. Bidders must comply with various federal and state regulations, including the Drug-Free Workplace Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Texas Government Code regarding business with certain foreign entities. Additionally, vendors must provide a State of Texas HUB Subcontracting Plan and meet specific insurance requirements outlined in the contract attachments. Bids must be signed and received by 5:00 P.M. CT on September 28, 2026.