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CITY OF ATLANTA
DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT
SUITE 1900
Andre Dickens 55 TRINITY AVENUE, SW Chandra Houston
Mayor ATLANTA, GA 30303 Chief Procurement Officer
(404)546-1000
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Material Type: Fire and Rescue Tools and Equipment
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Item Number: Fire Protection Equipment
Revision Date: 3/4/2026
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CITY OF ATLANTA SPECIFICATION FOR IFB-G-________________________
FIRE AND RECSUE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR ATLANTA FIRE RESCUE
DEPARTMENT
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SCOPE AND CLASSIFICATION - PART I
Scope -This specifiRcation describes minimum requirements for the Fire and Rescue
Tools and Equipment for the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department. Please refer to Scope and
Classification - Part II.
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Classification -The material(s) must be classified as follows:
Group I - Powered Equipment & Accessories
Group II - Forcing Tools
Group II - Fire Ladders
Group IV - Monitors & Accessories
Group V - Misc. Items
Group VI - Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
Air Compressor Preventive Maintenance
SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Definitions
1.1. "Parts" means the components of a unit to be provided by a Preferred Bidder to the
City of Atlanta.
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1.2. "Pricing Line" means the separate pricing that the Bidder submits for each line-item
bid.
1.3. "Service" means the furnishing of labor, time, or effort to repair or rebuild an entire unit
or part(s) of a unit.
2. Standards And Specifications - Material(s), goods, Parts or Service(s) being solicited under
this IFB must comply with the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Acts, Federal Aviation
Administration Standards, and Georgia Occupational Safety and Health Act requirements,
where applicable and in effect at time of delivery.
3. Equipment. The equipment to be furnished must be currently on production and must be
manufacturer's standard model complete with all standard equipment. Bidder must be able to
supply 90% of Parts required to maintain this equipment within 24 hours and have access to
the remaining 10% of Parts within 72 hours. Failure Tto meet this requirement may result in
termination of the contract. To the extent applicable, and except as otherwise expressly
provided in this IFB, all energy consuming equipment purchased will be energy efficient,
defined as meeting either Energy Star specifiFcation of criteria that puts products in the upper
25% of energy efficiency, as well as meeting quality, performance, and durability
requirements.
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4. Parts and Service Warranty. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) must cover Parts and Service
warranty for one (1) year after delivery date. While under warranty, Bidder must replace any
damaged or inferior item in a prompt and timely manner. Bidder must submit price information
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for Parts and Service indicating schedule or rate of discount, which must apply to the City of
Atlanta.
5. Original Manufacturer Part Crossover Numbers. Bidder must supply original
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manufacturer part crossover numbers for parts that are not manufactured by the equipment
manufacturer after the award of bid, but prior to the delivery of equipment.
6. Safe Use of Equipment. Bidder (where applicable) must provide a minimum of four (4)
hours instruction on the proper and safe use of the equipment at the Bidder's expense.
7. Manuals. Upon request by the City, Bidder must provide parts, service, and operating manuals
for each unit of equipment provided and submit electronically, one (1) set of descriptive
literature.
8. Without expressed or implied obligation on the part of the City of Atlanta to perform, the
Bidder may submit on a separate sheet an option to the City for a multi-year purchase
concept covering three (3) years' service and parts for equipment covered by its bid. Include
the terms of the multi-year purchase option including terms, price, and expiration date.
8.1. The Code of Ordinance of the City of Atlanta specifically prohibits obligating the City
for future budget years.
8.2. In the event options are exercised to purchase units in subsequent years, the provisions
as related to parts and services will apply as indicated above.
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9. Reservation of Rights. The City of Atlanta reserves the right to increase or decrease
quantities shown without penalty.
10. Report of Purchases. Bidder must provide an itemized report of the annual spend ("Report
of Purchases") to the Chief Procurement Officer. The Report of Purchases must be submitted
annually within fifteen (15) days after the anniversary date of the Agreement. Failure to
submit a Report of Purchases may result in forfeiture of future contracts with the City of
Atlanta.
11. Brand Name or Trade Name Instructions. If items in this IFB have been identified,
described, or referenced by a brand name or trade name description, such identification is
intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive and is to indicate the quality and characteristics
of products that may be offered. Products may be considered for award if such products are
clearly identified in the bids and are determined by the City of Atlanta to meet its needs in all
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respects.
11.1. All bidders, including bidders whose products may be referenced, must clearly
indicate manufacturer/trade name and identifying number in space provided within
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Pricing Line of this IFB.
11.2. Bidder must not furnish obsolete and/or near-expired products. If the Bidder proposes
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to furnish another product, such products must be clearly identified in the bid. The
evaluation of bids and the determination as to equality of products offered must be the
responsibility of the City and will be based on information furnished by the bidder.
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Accordingly, to ensure that sufficient information is available the bidder may be
required to submit literature and/or samples prior to award. These must be supplied
within seven (7) days, if required.
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11.3. The purchase of any item by the City, as a result of this Invitation for Bid, is not a
judgment of one product against another. Consideration of application, need, and
price will constitute purchase determination.
12. Like or Similar Goods. Bidder is only permitted to provide like or similar goods or services
to those identified in its bid, if the goods or services identified in the bid are discontinued or
out of stock. Vendor must provide like or similar goods or services at the same price(s) quoted
in its bid. The City will not absorb any cost increases for like or similar goods or services.
12.1. Bidder must provide like, or similar goods or services not listed in the bid price (s) at
or below standard industry rates.
12.2. Bidder must meet or beat store, municipal, state and federal pricing for items bid on.
12.3. Bidder must provide like and similar goods or a direct substitute not listed on pricing
lines at _______% discount from catalog prices.
13. Quality Assurance
13.1. Test and Inspection. It is the Bidder's responsibility to perform all tests and inspections
required by this specification unless otherwise stated in the purchase order, data sheet,
and/or contract. The Bidder may use in the process his/her own facility or any
recognized independent laboratory acceptable to the City of Atlanta. The City of
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Atlanta reserves the right to perform any of the tests and inspection requirements
where such tests and inspections are needed to further determine compliance with the
specification. If such testing is needed, Bidder must pay for all testing costs.
13.2. Certification. Material covered by this specification must be manufacturer original
parts or approved by the manufacturer for use in the specified systems. Certification to
this standard must be provided with the Parts and/or Service. It is Bidder's
responsibility to ensure that that all parts and/or services meet industry standards. Full
acceptance of the materials must be subject upon findings of suitability as determined
under Subsection 13.1.
13.3. Sampling. It is the Bidder's responsibility to submit a random sample testing in
accordance with this specification. Material furnished must be identical to the sample
submitted for performance test and must comply with the requirements set forth
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herein. If the material does not comply with the requirements of this specification, or
is not identical to the original sample submitted, the Bidder must be required to replace
all such materials at its own expense. This includes all handling charges and
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transportation, with the material that does so comply.
13.4. Quality and Quantity Control - A system of test and inspection must be used to ensure
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receipt of the quality and quantity of items supplied. Goods will be promptly
unpacked and inspected; any discrepancies from purchase order or supplier invoice
will be reported immediately to the Chief Procurement Officer of the Department of
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13.5. Plant and Facility Inspections - The Department of Procurement may require the
Bidder to make their plant and facilities available for inspection or may require
additionDal information concerning the Bidder's ability to comply with the requirements
of this specification, or its ability to perform in accordance with delivery requirements
and within budget. In addition to the above, Bidder may be required to produce shop
orders and backlog orders documentation. Failure to comply with this requirement
may cause rejection of the bid package.
13.6. Protection - The Bidder must assume all costs arising from the use of patented
materials, devices, or processes incorporated in the materials furnished. The Bidder
further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Atlanta and its duly
authorized agents from suits of law or actions of any nature for or on account of the
use of any patented materials, equipment devices or processes.
13.7. Travel and Lodging Expenses - The City of Atlanta may require one (1) or more onsite
visits to the Bidder's site to assure Bidder's compliance with the City's requirements
and other applicable requirements. Suppliers must reimburse the City, in accordance
with the City of Atlanta's Code of Ethics provisions, for authorized travel and lodging
expenses related to such onsite evaluations after the purchase order has been assigned
and occur no later than 30 days after receipt of invoice.
14. Preparation for Delivery
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14.1. Packing - Packing must be accomplished in accordance with acceptable commercial
practices for domestic shipments, unless otherwise stated in the Agreement and/or
purchase order. The Bidder must make shipments using the minimum number of
containers consistent with the requirements of safe transit, available mode of
transportation and routing. It is the Bidder's responsibility to determine that packing is
adequate to assure that all materials must arrive at destination in an undamaged
condition ready for intended use.
14.2. Marking - All packages must be identified with the City of Atlanta purchase order
number and the User Department. Sealed packing lists must be affixed to all cartons
showing its content.
14.3. Shipping - The Bidder must follow shipping instructions as stated in the purchase
order or Agreement.
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15. Subcontracting. If awarded a contract, the use of subcontractors is permitted. However,
Bidder must: (i) remain responsible for the goods, installation, delivery, and any services
provided by the subcontractor; (ii) remain CFity's sole point of contact for the goods and/or
services provided under the Agreement; and (iii) be solely responsible for the payment of any
subcontractor.
15.1. Bidder must identify all subAcontractors it intends to use in its bid. Failure to disclose
all subcontractors in a bid submission will result in termination of an Agreement if
awarded.
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15.2. All subcontractors must complete the subcontractor Illegal Immigration Reform and
Enforcement Act (IIREA) Form and the completed subcontractor forms must be
included in the Bidder's bid.
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16. Payment Terms. Bidder will provide payment terms of five percent (5%) 10, net 30 calendar
days of invoice price. Otherwise, terms will be net 30 calendar days.
17. Warranty. It is the Bidder's responsibility to submit, at time of shipment, the original
manufacturer's warranty of the goods/material(s) supplied.
18. Guarantee. The material must be guaranteed to be free from defects of construction,
conception, and workmanship for a period of at least 12 months or manufacturer's warranty
whichever is greatest from date of acceptance. Any part or portion found not in accordance
with this specification will be rejected and returned to Bidder at Bidder's expense for
immediate replacement.
SCOPE AND CLASSIFICATION - PART II
REQUIREMENTS
Please state "Compliance" or "Exception" for the requirements listed below. Check marks, dittos,
or any other markings may not be accepted, and your bid could be rejected.
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Bidder must provide like and similar goods or a direct substitute not listed on pricing lines at
_______% discount from catalog prices.
Vendor must deliver product(s) within 45 days upon receiving a purchase order.
1. GROUP I - Powered Equipment & Accessories
1.1 RamFan EX400 Vari-Speed Dual Amp with Power shroud/Stator, Model#
EB80600.
1.2 RamFan OX200 16" OXH50 Powered Ventilator, Model# GG5010.
1.3 RamFan OX350 5.5 HP Honda 18" Ventilator #GH5005 or approved equal.
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1.4 Fire Hooks Unlimited Partners K970 14" Saw.
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1.5 Super Vac PPV Electric, #718VRS.
1.6 Super Vac 16" Ejector, #P164SE.
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1.7 Super Vac Door Dar for PPV, #DOORBAR or approved equal.
1.8 Super Vac WebbRing Hanging Strap for PPV, #HR or approved equal.
1.9 Team Saw #K970 without case.
1.10 PirayaD Diamond Rescue Saw.
1.10.1 Rescue Saw Blade 12".
1.10.2 Rescue Saw Blade 14".
1.11 Team Husqvarna K970 Rescue Saw, model #K12FD or approved equal.
1.12 Husqvarna Air Filter #510-224-41-03 or approved equal.
1.13 Husqvarna Belt #544-9084-03 or approved equal.
1.14 Husqvarna Spacer #506379620 or approved equal.
1.15 Stihl Chainsaw, model #MS362 with 18" Bar.
1.16 Stihl Chainsaw model #MS623 with 20" Bar.
1.17 Stihl Rollomatic E 18" Guide Bar, #3003 008 8917 or approved equal.
1.18 Stihl Rollomatic E 20" Guide Bar, model #3003 000 8822 or approved equal
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1.19 Stihl Oilomatic 100' Chain, #3623 005 1640 3/8 33RS or approved equal.
1.20 Stihl Bar Oil, Quart Size or approved equal.
1.21 Valvoline Motor Oil #30HD, Quart Size or approved equal.
1.22 Stihl HP 2 Cycle Oil (6-pack) or approved equal.
1.23 Stihl X-Line Trimmer 05, 1837 feet or approved equal.
1.24 Exmark Hydraulic Oil Filter #109-4180 or approved equal.
1.25 Kawasaki Oil Filter #49065-70 or approved equal.
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1.26 Napa Gold Fuel Filter #3011 or approved equal.
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1.27 Fire Hooks Unlimited Husky Fang 14" Diamond Saw Blade, #VCRS 14P or
approved equal.
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1.28 Stihl Weed Eater Head for S90 Push Down Feed or approved equal
1.29 Stihl Weed Eater #FS90 with handlebars or approved equal
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1.30 Stihl Blower #BG55 or approved equal
1.31 Stihl Pull Cord String or approved equal
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1.32 Stihl Handles or approved equal
1.33 Stihl Gas Caps or approved equal
1.34 Stihl Bar Nuts for Stihl #MS362 Chain Saw or approved equal
1.35 Stihl Air Filter for Stihl #FS90 or approved equal
1.36 Stihl Air Filters for Stihl #MS362 or approved equal
1.37 Stihl Fuel Filters for Stihl #FS90 or approved equal
1.38 Stihl Fuel Filters for Stihl #MS362 or approved equal
1.39 Stihl Fuel Filters for Stihl #BG55 or approved equal
1.40 Toro Air Filters for Toro 21" Kawasaki or approved equal
1.41 Exmark Air Filters for Exmark Kawasaki or approved equal
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1.42 Warthog WH1212 Ventilation Blade
1.43 Husqvarna Anti-Vibration Spring Model #5372103-10 or approved equal
1.44 Husqvarna Anti-Vibration Spring Model #5372103-05 or approved equal
1.45 Husqvarna K970 Pull Start Handle or approved equal
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Compliance Exception
2. Group II - Forcing Tools
2.1 Leatherhead Tools 6 lb. Flat Axe (Yellow) 36"T Handle or approved equal
2.2 Leatherhead Tools 6 lb. Pick Head Axe (Yellow) 36" Handle or approved
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2.3 Leatherhead Tools 6' NY Hook HiViz Lime Powder Coat with Chisel End &
Strap or approved equal
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2.4 Leatherhead Tools 8' NY Hook HiViz Lime Powder Coat with Chisel End &
Strap or approved equal
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2.5 Leatherhead Tools 10' NY Hook HiViz Lime Powder Coat with Chisel End &
Strap or approved equal
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2.6 Leatherhead Tools 8' NY Hook Black Powder Coat with Chisel End
or approved equal
2.7 Leatherhead Tools 8' NY Hook Black Powder Coat with Chisel End & Strap
or approved equal
2.8 Pro-Bar Halligan 30" Tool
2.9 Nupla 10 lb. SledgeHammer with 32" Handle #26505
2.10 Fire Hooks Unlimited 8' Dry Wall Hook or approved equal
2.11 Fire Hooks Unlimited 6' Dry Wall Hook or approved equal
2.12 Fire Hooks Unlimited CM2 Connection Mallet or approved equal
2.13 Steck Big Easy Public Lockout Kit, #32911 or approved equal
2.14 Nupla Classic Western Scoop with 48" Butt Grip Handle #72182 or approved equal
2.15 Nupla 46.5" Black Nuplaglas Composite Pry Bar #76603 or approved equal
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2.16 Nupla 41.5" Black Nuplaglas Composite Pry Bar # 34053 or approved equal
2.17 Worden NFPA 1901 Black Rubber Wheel Chock #HRM or approved equal
2.18 Worden NFPA 1901 Black Rubber Wheel Chock #HRX or approved equal
2.19 Worden HiViz Orange Urethane Wheel Chock #OUX or approved equal
2.20 Ziamatic 6' Pole #IBM-6 with Malleable Pike Head or approved equal
2.21 Ziamatic 8' Pole #IBM-8 with Malleable Pike Head or approved equal
2.22 Ziamatic 10' Pole #IBM-10 with Malleable PiTke Head or approved equal
2.23 Fire Hooks Unlimited 10' Pike Pole #NY-10' or approved equal
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2.24 Fire Hooks Unlimited 6' Pike Poles with I-Beam fiberglass handles or
approved equal
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2.25 Fire Hooks Unlimited 8' Pike Poles with I-Beam fiberglass handles or
approved equal
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2.26 Fire Hooks Unlimited 10' Pike Poles with I-Beam fiberglass handles or
approved equal
2.27 Fire Hooks Unlimited 12' Pike Poles with I-Beam fiberglass handles or
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approved equal
2.28 Pike Pole Bracket (All brackets must be custom made from Aluminum for
sliding out tray)
2.29 Fire Hooks Unlimited 6' Drywall Pulling Hooks with I-Beam fiberglass
handles or approved equal
2.30 Firehooks 30" Prybar #PB-30 or approved equal
2.31 FlameFighter 36" Prybar #PB-36 or approved equal
2.32 FlameFighter 60" Prybar #PB-60 or approved equal
2.33 Southpark Raised Crowbar Holder Set #CHR55Z01C or approved equal
2.34 6 lb. Flat Head Axe with Fiberglass Handles and Bracket (All brackets must
be custom made from Aluminum for sliding out tray)
2.35 6 lb. Pick Head Axe with Fiberglass Handles and Bracket (All brackets must
be custom made from Aluminum for sliding out tray)
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2.36 Bracket w/Gasket #ZSMA5201C or approved equal (All brackets
must be custom made from Aluminum for sliding out tray)
2.37 Akron 20 Ton Floor Hydraulic Jack w/Bracket or approved equal
2.38 HK Porter Two (2) Heavy Duty Bolt Cutter w/custom fabricated mounting
bracket
2.39 Kline Grizzly Tool #64306 or approved equal
2.40 Grade 100 100' 3/8"x 10' Tow Chain w/Clevis Strip #RC100A-799429 or
approved equal
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2.41 Grade 100 3/8"x 20' Tow Chain #BA100S-799429 or approved equal
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2.43 3/8" Slip Hooks
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2.44 V-Bridle w/J-Hooks and T-Hooks
2.45 8000 lb. Snatch Block w/ 4.5" Sheave
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2.46 Pike Pole Super Duty 6" Classic, #SPDH6 or approved equal
2.47 Iron Lok, #K5003 or approved equal
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2.48 Heavy Duty Vehicle Bracket #WH01-810 (KS003 w/yellow strap) or
approved equal
2.49 Fire Hooks Unlimited A-Tool Kit #OTK-16 or approved equal
2.50 Fire Hooks K-Tool or approved equal
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Compliance Exception
3. Group III - Fire Ladders
3.1 Duo Safety 16' Roof Ladder w/Hooks, model #875A-16
3.2 Duo Safety 20' Roof Ladder w/Hooks, model #875A-20
3.3 Duo Safety 35' 2-Section Ladder, model #1200-A-35
3.4 Duo Safety 28' 2-Section Ladder, model #1200-A-28
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