Parker District, South Carolina (the "The District") requests proposals from qualified vendors for the purpose of supplying Protective Firefighting Equipment for use in The District’s Fire Department. All of the items under this proposal will need to meet or exceed the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1971 & 1851 standards. The successful vendor shall provide Protective Firefighting Equipment for use in The District’s Fire Department. The Specification details design and materials criteria to afford protection to the upper and lowerbody, including head, hands, feet, against adverse environmental effects during structural firefighting. The vendor must provide on-site fitting/measuring in a Parker District Fire Station with actual sample/try-out gear of the same brand specified. Parker District personnel must be able to try on the correct size turnout gear. Measuring only is not acceptable. A minimum of three fitting days must be allowed and to be determined by the District. The qualified vendor must provide proof with their proposal that their product meets or exceeds all specifications of Turnout Gear. Any exceptions (Do not meet) to the supplied specifications shall be explained in detail with package.
