Bunker Gear Cleaning

Bid packages may be obtained by visiting the City of Boston’s Procurement website at https://www.boston.gov/departments/procurement  and click on Supplier Portal to download the bid documents from Event Number EV00012855.

The City of Boston, acting through its Fire Department, invites Proposals from qualified vendors contractors to provide cleaning, inspection, and repair services, compliant with NFPA 1851, Current Edition, for structural firefighting protective ensembles, otherwise known as Turn Out Gear, or Bunker Gear, to help reduce the health and safety risks associated with improperly or poorly maintained Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE), and to provide compliance to NFPA 1851, the most current edition. This should include individual ensemble elements that include garments, helmets, gloves, footwear and interface components that are compliant with NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting.  It is the intention of the Boston Fire Department to extend the useful service life of said equipment through proper NFPA compliant maintenance. 

It is anticipated that the period of performance for this contract will begin on September 1, 2023, and continue through August 31, 2026, estimated to be thirty-six (36) months.

Bid Documents will be available on Monday July 31, 2023, beginning at 9:00AM. Proposals must be received no later than 12:00 P.M. August 14th, 2023.