Structural Firefighting Turnout Gear

The City of Pasadena is soliciting bids for solicitation number 2026-IFB-MS-0520 to provide structural firefighting personal protective equipment for approximately 175 firefighters. The required gear includes turnout coats, turnout pants, gloves, boots, and hoods. The successful vendor must provide comprehensive account management, exchange policies, and customized on-site fittings. All garments must meet or exceed NFPA 1971 standards, be listed by UL or SEI, and be produced by an ISO 9001 registered manufacturer with testing performed by an ISO 17025-certified laboratory. Additionally, the manufacturer must maintain a computer-based traceability program to track garments from the raw cloth bolts to the individual firefighter. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the grand total price, with additional consideration given to material quality, bidder capability, financial resources, and past performance. Deliveries are to be made to Pasadena Fire Station 31, with strict timelines: five business days for boots, gloves, and hoods, and thirty business days for coats and pants. New hire or emergency replacement gear must be delivered within twenty business days at no extra cost. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the City of Pasadena eProcurement Portal by October 27, 2026, including required documentation such as Form AA-1, a Declaration of Non-Collusion, and a SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier.