BREATHING APPARATUS

2026-11-03

A . General Requirements : • Must meet current National Fire Protection Association ( NFPA ) requirements at the time of delivery . Equipment shall be new and compliant with all federal , state and local regulations . • All equipment , and compliant with the most current standards in effect at the time of delivery . B . Compatibility and Interoperability Requirements : • Proposals shall clearly describe compatibility with the County ’ s existing equipment and the ability to operate with equipment used by mutual aid partners . • Jefferson County Emergency Services currently utilizes Scott and MSA brand SCBA , and the proposed equipment shall address the following : • Compatibility with existing cylinders , facepieces , regulators , or accessories ( if applicable ) • Interoperability features for emergency operations , including but not limited to : • Universal emergency air connection / rapid intervention connection ( RIC / UAC ) • Buddy breathing capability • Emergency air transfer connection with quick disconnect regulator • Ability to operate safely during mutual aid incidents • Identification of any limitations , required adapters , or additional equipment needed for interoperability • Compliance with any regional , state , or national interoperability standards Offerors shall provide complete documentation describing interoperability features and any restrictions . C . Training Requirements : • The Offeror shall provide comprehensive training as part of the proposal . Training shall be included in the total cost and shall not be billed as a separate optional service unless requested by the County . • Training shall include , at minimum : • Initial training for all end users • Instructor - level training for designated personnel • Hands - on operational training • Maintenance and inspection training for department technicians • Training on emergency procedures and safety features • Printed and / or electronic training materials • Operator manuals and maintenance documentation Training shall be conducted at a location approved by the County unless otherwise agreed upon . D . Warranty and Service Support The Offeror shall provide full details of warranty coverage and service support . Warranty information shall be included in the proposal and shall meet or exceed the requirements listed in the Appendix – Warranties . • General Warranty Requirements • All warranty periods shall begin upon final acceptance of the equipment by the County . • The Offeror shall repair or replace defective components at no cost to the County . • Warranty coverage shall include parts , labor , and shipping . • Warranty claim procedures shall be clearly defined . • Turnaround times for repairs shall be identified and shall minimize operational disruption . • Service Support Requirements • Availability of local or regional authorized service provider • Availability of replacement parts • Preventative maintenance recommendations • Estimated repair turnaround time • Availability of loaner equipment ( if applicable ) • Technical support availability E . Delivery Requirements Offerors shall provide an estimated delivery schedule for all equipment . Proposals shall include : • Estimated production time • Estimated delivery date after award • Ability to meet the County ' s required timeline • Identification of any supply chain limitations

West Virginia

2026-05-02