This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Wallingford, Connecticut. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Town of Wallingford is accepting bids for "Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment Maintenance & Repair". Contractor will provide services to maintain fire fighter turnout gear and accessories in compliance with the National Fire Protection Agency 1851 Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting Turnout Gear Current Edition (NFPA 1851). If the requirements change, the process will be brought into compliance with the new requirements within one (1) year or as specified by the National Fire Protection Agency whichever is shorter. Services will include, but not limited to, inspect, evaluate, test, clean and decontaminate, repair, record and pickup and delivery of turnout gear. All services must be performed by employees properly trained by manufacturers and certified to provide the services described herein. All work must be performed in full compliance with NFPA 1851, current edition and manufacturer's guidelines. The Purchasing Agent further reserves the right to reject any or all bids, in whole or in part; to award any item, group of items or total bid unless otherwise specified by the bidder, and to waive informality or technical defects, if, in his judgment, the best interests of the Town of Wallingford will be so served. To insure the faithful execution of the contract, according to its provisions, the bidder awarded the contract will be required to provide at his own expense, to the Town of Wallingford, a Performance Bond for the full amount of the contract and also furnish a Labor and Material Bond. The bond must be written by a company licensed to write business in the State of Connecticut and shall be furnished prior to the issuance of a Contract or a Purchase Order. Questions concerning the work requirements of this bid should be submitted through the Purchasing Portal at www.town.wallingford.ct.us or at https://wallingford.procureware.com. Verbal inquiries and any subsequent verbal responses will not be binding to the Town of Wallingford. Answers to questions will be posted on the Purchasing Portal or via an addendum emailed to all registered bidders who have downloaded the bid online. CLARIFICATION DEADLINE 3/14/2024 5:00 PM Start Date 07/01/2024 End Date 06/30/2027