Read the notice and its 1 attached document and pull out the scope, the deadlines and what you have to submit.
It is the intent of the Columbus Consolidated Government ( the City) to establish an annual contract with a Primary and a Secondary contractor to provide firefighters with body protection against extreme temperature, sharp objects, steam water penetration, hot particles, and other hazards encountered during structural firefighting. These items will be procured on an "as needed" basis and are to be utilized by the Columbus Fire & EMS Department and will be awarded to both a Primary Contractor, and a Secondary Contractor.
The contract term will be for two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods.
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT
PURCHASING DIVISION COLUMBUS CITY HALL
1111 FIRST AVENUE, COLUMBUS, GEORGIA 31901
P. O. BOX 1340, COLUMBUS, GEORGIA 31902-1340
706-225-4087 | www.columbusga.org
Date: September 22, 2026
REQUEST
FOR BIDS:
RFB NO. 27-0007
Qualified vendors are invited to submit sealed bids, subject to conditions and instructions
as specified, for the sale of:
PROTECTIVE FIRE CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES
(ANNUAL CONTRACT)
GENERAL SCOPE
It is the intent of the Columbus Consolidated Government ( the City) to establish an annual
contract with a Primary and a Secondary contractor to provide firefighters with body
protection against extreme temperature, sharp objects, steam water penetration, hot
particles, and other hazards encountered during structural firefighting. These items will
be procured on an "as needed" basis and are to be utilized by the Columbus Fire & EMS
Department and will be awarded to both a Primary Contractor, and a Secondary
Contractor.
The contract term will be for two years with the option to renew for three additional
twelve-month periods.
DUE DATE
OCTOBER 14, 2026 – 2:30 PM (Eastern)
Responses must be submitted via OpenBids on or before the due date. A virtual opening will be
held during the 3:00 PM hour of the due date. Responding vendors are not required but are
invited to attend the opening.
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Most Georgia work asks for the two below, and the solicitation documents are where it’s stated. One prequalification covers both — on this bid and the next.
A surety’s written statement that it expects to bond you up to a stated amount, subject to final underwriting. It’s what a GC or agency asks to see before they take your bid seriously.
Source: Georgia Procurement Registry (solicitation PE-70662-NONST-2027-000000129), retrieved via the Georgia Procurement Registry (DOAS). View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.