RFB-NJFD-2019-001 - Firefigher Personal Emergency Escape Systems and Training

New York State Labor Law, Article 2, Section 27 requires that all government agencies provide safety ropes and system components that meet all current codes for use by firefighters, along with proper training. The purpose of this solicitation is to provide the Nyack Joint Fire District (NJFD) and other Fire Districts a means of purchasing emergency escape systems and training in accordance with NFPA 1983 Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services 2017 Edition. The equipment shall meet the latest NFPA edition standards, that are in effect at time of bid, and any changes at time of purchase. Also to:

1. Establish a single contract agreement for all local Fire Districts located in Rockland County.
2.  Achieve cost savings for vendors and government agencies through a single bid process that eliminates the need for multiple government bids and multiple responses by vendors.
3. Combine the requirements of government agencies regionally to achieve cost effective pricing.