RFB 2899-15 Fire Rescue Stabilization and Lifting Equipment

The City of Branson is soliciting bids for the purchase of rescue shoring and stabilization equipment for Branson Fire Rescue, Paratech or equivalent, as specified either as individual items or as a packaged deal, in accordance with the following general requirements.

General Requirements

• All specifications listed for each item are the minimum acceptable.
• All warranties shall be all-inclusive and cover repair or replacement, parts, labor, and shipping to and from the manufacturer or authorized service center at no cost to the City.
• Quantities listed are firm quantities to be purchased. Paratech, Inc. part numbers are listed to show type, class, and system compatibility; equal products will be considered in accordance with Section 7.
• Contractor shall be the manufacturer or an authorized distributor of the equipment offered and shall be able to pass through the full manufacturer’s warranty to the City.

Specifications

This specification describes new, current production rescue shoring and stabilization equipment that is the manufacturer’s latest design and production, complete and ready for service, including all pins, couplings, connectors, carrying cases, and other standard components supplied by the manufacturer for each item or kit.

All struts, extensions, bases, controllers, hoses, valves, fittings, and lifting bags shall be approved by their manufacturer for use together, in the combinations offered, for rescue shoring, stabilization, and lifting. No field modification, fabricated part, or improvised adapter will be accepted.

Hydraulic Lifting and Stabilization Struts

• HydraFusion Strut 10 Kit (Paratech 22-79HA10K), or Equal
• Lifting capacity: 10 tons minimum, at a 2:1 safety factor minimum
• Stabilization capacity: 20,000 lbs. minimum, at a 4:1 safety factor minimum
• Hydraulic stroke: 10" minimum
• Supplied as the complete manufacturer’s kit, including pump
• End fitting shall connect directly to the longshore struts and extensions in Section 2.E.4 without adapters
• Hinged Base 12 with Anchor Ring (Paratech 22-796180C), or Equal
• Integral anchor ring for strapping
• Compatible with all struts and extensions in this specification

Bids must be electronically received using the City’s designated bidding platform, Euna OpenBids, prior to the specified due date. **MAILED/HAND-DELIVERED/FAXED/EMAILED BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.**

Bids shall be submitted on the forms provided and must be manually signed by the individual authorized to legally bind the company. Bids received after the opening date and time will be rejected.

Bids will be publicly read aloud at the specified bid opening date and time via teleconference.

Awards will be made to the Bidder whose Bid (1) meets the specifications and all other requirements of the Request for Bid and (2) is the lowest and best Bid, considering price, delivery, responsibility of the bidder, and all other relevant factors.

Any Bid not withdrawn shall, upon opening, constitute an irrevocable offer for a minimum period of 90 days.

List of items to be submitted at the time of Bid:

• *RFB Form*
• Acknowledgement of any Addendum Issued
• *Immigration Affidavit*
• *Pricing Page*
• *Affidavit of Compliance*