Bunker Gear and Accessories - Annual Contract

PURCHASING DIVISION
Charlotte County Administration Center
18500 Murdock Circle, Suite 344
Port Charlotte, Florida 33948-1094
Phone 941.743.1378
Fax 941.743.1384
TO: PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS
DATE: OCTOBER 30, 2026
BID OPENING DATE: NOVEMBER 4, 2026, AT 2:00 p.m. (EST)
RE: ADDENDUM #1, BID NO. 20270043, BUNKER GEAR AND ACCESSORIES - ANNUAL CONTRACT
Bidders are hereby notified that this addendum shall be made a part of the above-named proposal and contract documents.
The following is issued to modify, and/or clarify the proposal and contract documents. These items shall have the same force and
effect as the original bid and contract documents, and bids to be submitted on the specified date shall conform with the additions,
deletions and revisions as listed herein.
ITEM #1 QUESTIONS/ANSWERS:
Q1: Could you please confirm whether the specifications require bunker gear certified to NFPA 1971 or the most
current NFPA 1970 standard?
A1: As specified, the County requires the gear to comply with the 1971 National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) standard.
Q2: Would you consider accepting Milliken Assure as an approved alternative to GORE CROSSTECH?
A2: The moisture barrier material shall be GORE-TEX CROSSTECH(R). Bidders are allowed to bid
alternatives, but shall list them in the description and submit the manufacturer's spec sheet.
Q3: Could you send me a picture of the leather front on the Helmet?
A3: See below.
BID NO. 20270043, ADDENDUM NO. 1

This addendum is binding and is to be considered as if contained within the original bid documents of Bid No. 20270043. Bidders
are required to acknowledge receipt of this addendum on their bid forms.
Kimberly A. Corbett, C.P.M., CPPB
Senior Division Manager - Purchasing
KAC/kv
BID NO. 20270043, ADDENDUM NO. 1