Minimum Specifications For the OSAGE BEACH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Fire Chief Jeffrey Dorhauer For the Purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus [Type text] Page 1
All Bids must be received at the Osage Beach Fire Protection District, Station 1 located at: Osage Beach Fire Station 1 1170 Bluff Dr. Osage Beach, MO 65065 All envelopes must be clearly marked: SEALED SCBA BIDS All Bids must be received no later than: Friday February 17 th 2017, at 12n [Type text] Page 2
Intent of Specifications: The Osage Beach Fire Protection District is seeking bids for purchase of the following: Amount Description 44 SCBA 44 Mask 77 Bottles Bid Format: Bids must be typewritten or prepared in ink Signature on Bids: Bids must be signed in ink by an authorized representative of the bidder. Signature on a bid certifies that the bidder has read and fully understands all bid specifications, terms and conditions. Bid Withdrawals: Bids may be withdrawn in writing on company letterhead signed by an authorized representative. Letter of withdrawn must be received at the District Offices prior to bid deadline. Bids many also be withdrawn in person before bid closing time upon presentation of appropriate identification. Exceptions: These specifications are based upon design and performance criteria which have been researched and analyzed by the District. Therefore, major exceptions to these specifications will not be accepted. All bids shall include a complete set of detailed manufacturer's specifications. District standards for bidding must be strictly adhered to and all bid forms and questions must be complete and submitted with the bid proposal. Omissions and variations shall result in rejecting of the bid. To the right side of each section for a particular specification, the bidder shall state "YES" or "NO" indicating the exact compliance with the specification. All deviations, no matter how slight, shall be clearly explained. Any exceptions or variations to these specifications set forth in must indicate the page number(s) of the specifications and must be submitted with the bid. Any bids deemed as taking total exception to these published specifications shall result in rejection of the bid. Proposals that are found to have deviations without listing them will be rejected. [Type text] Page 3
Any model or accessory that is bid must have current NIOSH and NFPA approval at the time of the bid opening. Any model, pressure, or accessory that is not approved but is bid will be grounds for rejection of that bid. There must be no attempt on the part of the bidder to mislead or confuse the district with the equipment that is being bid. WARRANTIES: Unless otherwise stated, all equipment shall be a new recent model and shall carry full factory warranties. Contractor warrants all equipment and supplies delivered to be free from defects in labor, material and manufacture and to be in compliance with the warranty stipulated in the bid specifications. The following must be included in the bid so that the department can quantify the operational costs of maintenance. This is due to mandatory compliance with CFR 29, 1910.134 by the department. Failure to accurately present this information in the bid will be grounds for immediate disqualification of the bid from the bidding process. 1. A copy of the warranty covering all of the products specified in the bid. 2. If periodic maintenance or overhauls are required or recommended at any time during the life of the SCBA, the estimated cost of that maintenance must be included in the bid proposal. a. This would include the cost of the parts and the labor to complete the maintenance or overhaul for an individual SCBA. b. If no maintenance or overhaul is required or recommended, a letter from the MANUFACTURER (NOT THE LOCAL DEALER) must be included in the proposal stating this. 3. Any consumables or soft goods not covered (or excluded from) in the warranty must be listed and the costs of those parts must be listed as well. 4. For any component parts manufactured by a 3rd party not covered by the warranty where the component manufacturer s warranty is passed through to the purchaser, a copy of that component manufacturer s warranty for that component must be included in the bid. 5. Describe the process for delivering firmware updates to the SCBA and estimated time for downloading the update. 6. Specify the cost of the annual functional test per SCBA as required by NFPA 1852 and what components are included in that functional test. Confirm what additional equipment such as spare regulators, spare facepieces, and RIT Bags are required to be tested. If so, include the costs to functionally test those as well. SERVICE AND WARRANTY SUPPORT: To insure full dealer support for service after the sale, the selling dealer must be capable of providing full factory service when required. The bidder must state the location of its authorized service center. The service center must have a staff of factory-trained personnel. The bid shall include a local users list, product, model they are using, and name of contact person for the organization, company or fire department. [Type text] Page 4
The bid shall contain a complete description of how warranty and/or service work will be accomplished to include: Photographs showing the bidder s SCBA repair capabilities Dedicated SCBA repair vehicle Copies of service technician s certificates DELIVERY: All deliveries shall be F.O.B. destination with all transportation and handling charges prepaid by the Contractor. Responsibility and liability for loss or damage shall remain with contractor until final inspection and acceptance by the District when responsibility shall pass to the District except as to latent defects, fraud and contractor's warranty obligations. Before delivering the SCBA to the department, a function test shall be performed on the SCBA. This shall be a complete function test as required by CFR 29 1910.134, This is to insure the SCBA are in complete operating order when delivered. Upon delivery, a copy of the computer generated report shall be provided with each unit to verify the units are in optimum functioning condition. A sample copy of the report shall be included with each proposal. The bid shall include certification documents that the units bid meet current NIOSH and NFPA standards. In order to be considered for purchase the equipment that the bidder is providing pricing for must have existing NIOSH and NFPA approvals and documentation of those approvals must accompany the bid documents or the bid for that equipment will be considered invalid. [Type text] Page 5
Comply: SCBA - must comply with the NFPA 1981 Standard, Yes No 2013 Edition Integrated PASS device - must comply with the NFPA Yes No 1982 Standard, 2013 Edition Facepiece: The facepiece shall be approved for use with Yes No multiple respiratory applications to enable the same user to switch from one application to another without the use of tools. The full facepiece assembly shall be available in Yes No three sizes. The lens shall be a single, replaceable, modified Yes No cone configuration constructed of a non-shatter type polycarbonate material and shall meet the impact and penetration requirements of a faceshield as specified in ANSI Z87.1. The lens shall have a silicone based coating to Yes No resist abrasion and chemical attack and meet the requirements of NFPA-1981, for lens abrasion. The lens shall have an internal anti-fog coating to Yes No reduce fogging of the lens. The voicemitters, ducts and nosecup shall be easily Yes No removable without the use of tools. The facepiece assembly shall be able to incorporate multiple electronic communications options (amplification, radio interface, wireless, etc) without affecting NIOSH approvals. The head harness shall be a four or five-point suspension Yes No made in the fashion of a net hood to minimize interference between securing of the facepiece and the wearing of head protection, and be constructed of a para-aramid, polyester, or rubber material. [Type text] Page 6
Each facepiece shall include a Fleece lined storage bag. Yes No Voice Amp: Speaker Module shall provide amplified speech that removes Yes No Inhalation breath noise. Speaker module shall provide at a minimum, 70 dba output. Yes No Mask Mounted Regulator: The facepiece-mounted positive pressure-breathing Yes No regulator shall supply and maintain air to the facepiece to satisfy the needs of the user at a pressure greater than atmospheric by no more than 1.5 inches of water pressure static The breathing regulator shall maintain positive Yes No pressure during flows of up to 500 standard liters per minute. The regulator shall also meet or exceed a dynamic Yes No flow requirement of remaining positive while supplying a minute volume of 160 liters. The breathing regulator shall have attached a low Yes No pressure hose which shall be threaded through the left shoulder strap to couple to the pressure reducing regulator mounted on the backframe. Connection to facepiece must be push in or quarter-turn Yes No and require only a single hand to be performed. Disconnection from facepiece must be push in or quarter-turn Yes No and require only a single hand to be performed. Heads up display electronics, indicator lights, and the like are Yes No integrated into the second stage or breathing valve The breathing regulator shall be arranged to direct Yes No the incoming air over the inner surface of the facepiece for defogging purposes. [Type text] Page 7
The components of the breathing regulator shall be Yes No constructed of materials that are not vulnerable to corrosion. The flame resistant cover shall contain an air saver Yes No Switch. It shall reactivate and supply air only in the positive Yes No pressure mode when the wearer affects a face seal and inhales. This device shall not affect the breathing flow Yes No through the system while in operation. The first stage regulator shall be mounted on the backframe Yes No Pressure reducer shall incorporate an alarm mechanism. Yes No The alarm mechanism shall be an air-actuated, continuously warning alarm, automatically operating when supply cylinder air pressure reaches approximately 33% of rated service life. Pressure reducer shall incorporate downstream valve to ensure Yes fail-safe design when in open position No End of Service Time Indicator (EOSTI): The EOSTI shall be the integral low-pressure alarm Yes No device that shall combine an audible alarm. HUD shall be powered from central power system Yes No HUD System shall be immune to radio frequency interference Yes No (RFI) and must function properly in close proximity to fire service hand-held radios This alarm device shall indicate either low cylinder Yes No pressure (less than 33%) or primary first stage regulator failure. Harness and Backframe Assembly: A light-weight, lumbar support style backframe Yes No and harness assembly shall be used to carry the cylinder and valve assembly and the pressure reducing regulator assembly. [Type text] Page 8
The backframe shall be a solid, one-piece frame that is Yes No contoured to follow the shape of the user s back. Cylinder retention band shall be easily adjusted to Yes No accommodate different cylinder sizes and shall be attached to the back plate at all times. Shoulder harness shall have retro-reflective markings for Yes No better visibility within low light condition The harness assembly shall incorporate parachute- Yes No type, quick-release buckles and shall include shoulder and hip pads. The harness shall include a seat-belt type waist Yes No attachment. Indicator lights shall be provided to indicate Yes No status of heads up display and PASS alarm. Shoulder Mounter Pressure Gauge: The SCBA shall have a shoulder strap mounted Yes No remote pressure gauge indicating cylinder pressure. Cylinder & Valve Assembly: Cylinder shall contain cylinder valve that shall incorporate Yes No pressure gauge to indicate cylinder pressure at all times. Pressure gauge face shall be luminescent. Hand wheel shall be placed at 90 angle from cylinder axis. Cylinder valve shall be a quick connect system Yes No Delivered cylinders more than 90 days past their manufacture Yes No date will not be accepted Carbon-Wrapped Cylinder: The cylinder shall be manufactured in accordance Yes No with DOT specifications and meet the Transport Canada requirements with working pressures of 4500, or 5500 psig. The cylinder shall be lightweight, composite type Yes No [Type text] Page 9
cylinder consisting of an aluminum alloy inner shell, with a total overwrap of carbon fiber, fiberglass and an epoxy resin. The cylinder shall be available in 45-minute duration Yes No based on the NIOSH breathing rate of 40 liters per minute (lpm). Personal Alert Safety System: Operation of this distress alarm shall be initiated Yes No with the opening of the valve of an SCBA charged cylinder. Battery module shall be powered by alkaline batteries Yes No or one lithium-ion rechargeable battery. PASS device shall be designed for battery level check and Yes No removal of batteries while SCBA remains in jump seat. Control module shall have analog and/or digital display. Yes No PASS device shall be equipped with colored buddy lights on Yes No firefighter s front and back and viewable from 360 view Miscellaneous: Initial Fit testing for up to 30 members. Yes No In Service training for three (3) shifts on units Yes No Optional Equipment: (Optional Equipment to be priced separately) Emergency Breathing Support System Buddy Breathing Radio communications capabilities Training for four (4) members of the Osage Beach Fire Protection District to become technician level trained. All specialized tools, software and hoses needed to bench test the breathing apparatus. Fit Test adapters for a portacount tester. Quick Disconnect Regulator. [Type text] Page 10
THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED FOR THE BID TO BE ACCEPTED. IF NOT COMPLETED, THE BID WILL BE CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE AND NOT CONSIDERED. MANUFACTURER: TOTAL BID PRICE (4500 psi): 44 SCBA 44 Mask 77 Bottles TOTAL BID PRICE (5500 psi): 44 SCBA 44 Mask 77 Bottles OPTION PRICING (Total): -Buddy Breathing: -Radio Communications (Specify Information): -Training for four (4) members of the Osage Beach -Fire Protection District to become technician level trained. -All specialized tools, software and hoses needed to bench test the breathing apparatus. -Fit Test adapters for a portacount tester. -Quick Disconnect Regulator. Bidder Name: Person Submitting Bid: Signature: Bidder Address: Telephone Number: [Type text] Page 11
Exceptions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. [Type text] Page 12
Trade-In: The Osage Beach Fire Protection District is also seeking bids for trade-in of current SCBA Inventory as listed below. 46 Survivair Panther SCBA per unit 66 Mask with HUD and Voice Amp per unit 3 small/58 medium/ 5 large Bottle Inventory (2216 psi) Number Manufacture Date 1 10-02 per unit 14 12-02 per unit 25 4-03 per unit 21 3-03 per unit 28 2-03 per unit 3 2-08 per unit 6 1-09 per unit [Type text] Page 13