Project Information

Bid Title

Purchase of Breathing Air Equipment and Accessories

Issuing Agency

Mobile Water Service System(MAWSS)

Location

Alabama

Published Date

Jun 17, 2026

Closing Date

Jul 1, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

IFB 26-039

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Project Description

Purchase of Breathing Air Equipment and Accessories

• Contract or Solicitation Number IFB 26-039

• Solicitation Description

• Opening Date July 1st 2026

• Contact John Jordan (251) 300-7745 Email: jjordan@mawss.com
  Markus Moore (251)721-0828 Email: mamoore@mawss.com

• Solicitation Document(s)

  IFB26-039PurchaseBreathingAirEquipmentAccess.Stickney_2026-06-17-145557.pdf

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Joyce Sawyer, Buyer II

(251) 694-3110 Office

jasawyer@mawss.com

Mobile Area Water and

Sewer System

4725 Moffett Road

Mobile, AL 36618-2236

PO Box 180249

Mobile, AL 36618-0249

INVITATION FOR BID

June 17, 2026

INVITATION FOR BID NUMBER

IFB 26-039

NAME OF BID

BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED AT

BID OPENING DATE

Purchase of Breathing Air Equipment and Accessories

MAWSS Purchasing Dept. Bid Box

East Visitor Entrance

4725 Moffett Road

Mobile, AL 36618

If sending bids by UPS/Fed Ex, deliver to the Warehouse:

1610 Shelton Beach Rd. Ext., Mobile, AL 36618

with IFB# marked on envelope

July 1, 2026

BID CLOSING TIME

10:30 am Central Time

AWARD WILL BE MADE BY

MATERIAL DELIVERED TO

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT

APPLICABLE SDP POLICY

Total Cost & Lead Time

Stickney WTP

4800 Moffett Rd.

Mobile, Al 36618

John Jordan (251) 300-7745 Email: jjordan@mawss.com

Markus Moore (251)721-0828 Email: mamoore@mawss.com

None

Sealed bids must be in the Purchasing Department no later than the time specified in order to be considered. Submissions

received after the deadline will not be considered. Envelopes must bear the name of the supplier, company address and the

words “IFB 26-039 Breathing Air Equipment” or “IFB 26-039 NO QUOTE.” Facsimile or email bids will not be accepted.

All bids must be submitted on the attached forms, or your bid will be disqualified. Bidder shall furnish all the information

required by the solicitation. The bidder’s name must be typed or printed on the bid sheet and signed by the bidder or

appropriate authorized executive officer of the bidder’s company. Bidders must initial any changes or erasures. Bidders should

retain a copy of bids for their records.

Bidders shall acknowledge receipt of all addenda to this solicitation by signing and returning each addendum or by identifying

the addendum number and the date on the bid form. Failure to acknowledge receipt of any addendum by a bidder will result

in rejection of the bid if MAWSS determines that the addendum contains information that materially changes the requirements.

All bids shall be quoted FOB Destination, freight prepaid with no additional charges. Unless otherwise specified in the bid, all

prices will be on a firm-fixed price basis and are not subject to adjustments based on costs incurred. MAWSS reserves the right

to reject any or all bids submitted, to waive any informality in any bid or in the bid process, or to terminate the bid process at

any time, if deemed by MAWSS to be in MAWSS’s best interest.

A Purchase Order and this “Invitation for Bid” with “Specifications,” “Conditions,” “Bid Form,” signed by the successful bidder’s

authorized representative, and all attached drawings and other documents furnished by MAWSS to the bidders with the

Invitation for Bid in order to illustrate the contract requirements, will constitute a contract for the goods and/or services to be

purchased.

IFB 26-039 Breathing Air Equipment

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IFB 26-039 BREATHING AIR EQUIPMENT

CONDITIONS

The Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners of the City of Mobile will accept bids for the Breathing Air Equipment in our

Purchasing Department Bid Box located at the East Visitor Entrance at 4725 Moffett Road, Mobile, AL. 36618 no later than

10:30 a.m. local time on July 1, 2026. Bids will be opened immediately after bid closing time in the Operations Center Board

room located at the East Visitor Entrance. Award will be by Total Cost & Lead Time. The bidder offers and agrees, if this bid is

accepted, to furnish the items as defined in the specifications for the unit price set opposite each item. Pricing shall be FOB

Mobile, Alabama. All items shall be delivered to Stickney WTP located at 4800 Moffett Rd., Mobile, AL 36618 or to the job

site as needed. The bidder shall state the expected length of delivery time on the Bid Form.

Bidder understands and agrees that manufacturer and part numbers are provided for descriptive purposes only. Items of equal

or better quality will be considered but must be approved by MAWSS in writing. Upon delivery, if the quality, durability or

performance of any product represented as equal or better is determined by MAWSS to be unsatisfactory, MAWSS will require

a suitable substitute or will require that the originally specified item be delivered, at the unit price originally offered by bidder.

No substitution for items to be provided pursuant to this contract shall be permitted during the contract period without the

express written consent of MAWSS. All items provided shall be for commercial use and for the purposes reflected in the

contract documents.

No bid on closed out or discontinued item(s) will be accepted. Item(s) that have a determinable shelf life must be disclosed at

the time of bid submittal. Bidder understands that his/her bid shall be good and may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty

(60) calendar days after the scheduled closing time for receiving bids.

Bidder understands and agrees that quantities will be purchased by MAWSS on an “as needed” basis to replenish inventory.

MAWSS shall not be committed to the purchase of a pre-established minimum quantity for any one item.

MAWSS reserves the right to reject any or all bids submitted, to waive any informality in any bid or in the bid process, or to

terminate the bid process at any time, if deemed by MAWSS to be in MAWSS’s best interest.

A bidder may not modify its bid after bid opening. Errors in the extension of unit prices stated in a bid or in multiplication,

division, addition or subtraction in a bid may be corrected by the MAWSS Purchasing Buyer prior to award. In such cases, unit

prices shall not be changed.

It is the responsibility of the bidder to determine prior to the bid opening whether any amendment, additions, deletions or

changes of any type have been made to this Invitation for Bid, Conditions, Specifications, Bid Form or any other bid documents.

Bid documents and any amendments made to this bid will be posted on our website at www.mawss.com.

Invoicing Requirements: Invoices need to be emailed to Accounts Payable at AcctsPayable@mawss.com. Please include

purchase order number on all invoices.

END OF CONDITIONS

IFB 26-039 Breathing Air Equipment

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IFB 26-039 BREATHING AIR EQUIPMENT

SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 1.0 GENERAL

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The successful bidder shall furnish various self-contained breathing apparatus(SCBA) pieces of equipment and

accessories as denoted in Section 2.0. Any proposed equivalent to the equipment outlined in Section 2.0 must

meet all performance, safety, and quality requirements as outlined in this specification. It is the responsibility of

the bidder to prove equivalency. MAWSS reserves the right to determine equivalency based on the application of

the product and specifications listed herein.

REFERENCES

1. U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 29, Part 1910.134 – Respiratory Protection.

2. U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 29, Part 1910 Subpart I – PPE Requirements.

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Technical Manual, Section VIII, Chapter 1 –

Practical guidance on Respirators and Air Supply Systems.

4. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Respirator Approval Program – U.S. Code of

Federal Regulations, Chapter 42, Part 84.

5. NIOSH Respiratory Protection Recommendations.

6. Compressed Gas Association (CGA) G-7.1 – Commodity Specification for Air.

7. Compressed Gas Association (CGA) G-7 – Compressed Air for Human Respiration.

8. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z88 – Respirator Protection Standards.

9. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1989 – Breathing Air Quality for Emergency Services.

SUBMITTALS

The successful bidder shall deliver the submittals listed herein in both digital and physical format to the Chief

Treatment Plant Operator upon purchase of the equipment.

1. Equipment Specifications.

2. Electrical Requirements.

3. Noise Rating Documentation.

4. Air Quality Compliance Information

5. Air Quality Testing Protocols

6. Maintenance and Lubrication Requirements.

7. Warranty Information.

SECTION 2.0 EQUIPMENT

The successful bidder shall supply the following equipment with no exceptions:

ITEM 1: EIGHTEEN (18) FULL FACE MASKS

The face masks shall meet the following specifications:

• Masks shall be 3M models: 805774-81, 805774-82, and 805774-83 Small, Medium, and Large AV 3000 or

equivalent.

• Quantities of each will be provided upon successful bid award to total 18 units.

• Masks must come with a rubber head harness.

IFB 26-039 Breathing Air Equipment

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ITEM 2: SIX (6) BREATHING AIR CYLINDERS

The breathing air cylinders shall meet the following specifications:

• Breathing Air Cylinders shall be 3M Scott Aluminum 2216 PSIG cylinders or equivalent

ITEM 3: FOUR (4) SCBA BACKFRAME ASSEMBLIES

The SCBA Backframe Assemblies shall meet the following specifications:

• SCBA backframe assemblies shall be 3M Scott model API452001000101 or equivalent

• Compatible with Scott Safety brand equipment and appurtenances

• NIOSH approved

• 2,216 PSI cylinder pressure

• Aluminum material

ITEM 4: FOUR (4) 10-MINUTE RATED HIP PACKS

The 10-minute Rated Hip Packs shall meet the following specifications:

• 10-minute hip packs shall be 3M Scott SKA PAK carbon 10-minute rated hip packs, model

SAR323030411001 or approved equivalent.

• Rated for 3000 PSI

• NIOSH approved for use with 3M Scott AV series facepieces that can also be used for APR, PAPR, supplied

air, and SCBA applications

SECTION 3.0 ADDITIVE ALTERNATE EQUIPMENT

In addition to the items listed in Section 2.0, the following optional alternative equipment should be bid for

possible inclusion in the bid award:

• Two (2) Weather Proof enclosures equipped with brackets to hold two (2) ALUM 2216 Cylinders.

• Four (4) Weather Proof enclosures each designed to hold one 10-minute rated hip pack.

SECTION 4.0 DELIVERY AND WARRANTY

The successful bidder shall supply:

• Delivery of all equipment to:

John Jordan – Chief Treatment Plant Operator

Stickney Water Treatment Plant

4800 Moffett Rd. Mobile, Al 36618

• All equipment and appurtenances shall have a 2-year warranty covering all defective components.

IFB 26-039 Breathing Air Equipment

END OF SPECIFICATIONS

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IFB 26-039 BREATHING AIR EQUIPMENT

BID SHEET

Item # Qty UOM Description

Base Bid

Unit Cost Ext. Cost

1

18 ea

Full Face Masks

2

6 ea

Breathing Air Cylinders

3

4 ea SCBA Backframe Assemblies

4

4 ea

Hip Packs

Additive Alternate Items

5

2 ea

Enclosure for 2 ALUM 2216

Cylinders

6

4

ea

Enclosure for 1 10-minute hip

pack

Base Bid Total*

Alternate Items Total*

*Must include all charges, including but not limited to warranty and freight.

Delivery (ARO):

(After receipt of order)

Company Name

Payment Terms

Address

City, State, Zip

Submitted By

Please Print

Title

Phone

Email Address

Please Print

The signer declares under penalty of perjury that she/he is authorized to sign this document and bind the company or organization to all

terms and conditions of this agreement.

Signature

Date

IFB 26-039 Breathing Air Equipment

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 811310Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

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