Supply and Delivery of Firefighter PPE, Accessories and Services

Request for Applications for Standing Offer Agreements

SPECIFICATIONS OF GOODS AND SCOPE OF SERVICES
The objective of this RFA-SOA is to select an Applicant or Applicants who can supply and deliver firefighter personal protective equipment (the “Goods”), including, warranty services, training, customer service support and other value-added parts and services.

This RFA-SOA includes market engagement, technical assessments, cost information and practical user trials (estimated at 4-6 months).  Collaboration is absolutely key in promoting and improving firefighter safety.  Implementation of this sourcing initiative is intended to address the following key objectives:

• Ensure continued maximum protection for SFS firefighters;
• To consolidate and standardize the provision of Goods and Services;
• To achieve economies of scale and best value by collaborating with the marketplace; and
• Enable a review of Goods requirements in the long term.

STANDARDS
The following standards in their active versions on the date of this RFA-SOA are to form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein: NFPA 1500-2018, NFPA 1851-2014, NFPA 1971- 2018.

In addition, all Goods offered are to meet all federal, provincial and municipal laws, regulations and standards that may exist but are not specifically stated within this RFA-SOA.

CERTIFICATION
The Respondent is to certify that the garments proposed in its Response meet or exceed all requirements of NFPA 1971.

RFA-SOA Document for download: 
Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment (.pdf)
Schedule B - Application for a Standing Offer Agreement (.doc)

Addenda
If the City determines that an amendment is required to this RFA-SOA, the City will issue a written addendum by posting it on the BC Bid Website at www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca (the “BC Bid Website”) and the City Website at www.surrey.ca (the “City Website”) that will form part of this RFA-SOA.  It is the responsibility of Applicants to check the BC Bid Website and the City Website for addenda.  The only way this RFA-SOA may be added to, or amended in any way, is by a formal written addendum.  No other communication, whether written or oral, from any person will affect or modify the terms of this RFA-SOA or may be relied upon by any Applicant.  By delivery of an Application, Applicant is deemed to have received, accepted and understood the entire RFA-SOA including, any and all addenda.

All inquiries related to this RFA-SOA should be directed in writing to the person named below.