Project Information

Bid Title

Powered Hydraulic Rescue Tools - ITB 27-007

Issuing Agency

City of Bristol

Location

Tennessee

Published Date

Jan 30, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 18, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

26-007

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Project Description

Bid Number:	26-007
Bid Title:	Powered Hydraulic Rescue Tools - ITB 27-007
Category:	Bid Postings
Status:	Open

Description: DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS Powered Hydraulic Rescue Tools The following specifications list the minimum requirements for a hydraulic rescue tool system. Each bidder shall complete all bidder complies/bidder does not comply with an "X". Any bid failing to do so will be considered incomplete and will be rejected immediately. Any exceptions, deviations, or differences between bidder's rescue tool system/rescue tools and the following specifications shall be noted and a complete explanation shall be provided with bid. Bidder complies shall mean that the product being offered by bidder meets or exceeds the specifications. Each bid shall be provided with tool specifications and/or literature on the rescue tool system being offered. The following hydraulic rescue tool system shall be utilized in emergency situations; therefore, any rescue tools bid must meet the minimum requirements to be considered. Failure to submit all requested information and documentation will result in the immediate rejection of the bid. Bidder shall include the location of the nearest factory authorized service center. Should factory service or repair be required for any of the following equipment, bidder shall show proof that replacement equipment can be provided within 24 hours. Bid price shall include full training for individuals in the proper operation and care of hydraulic rescue tools. Training shall be performed at a time and location convenient for the purchaser. The manufacturer of the rescue tools shall be ISO 9001: 2015 Registered. Bidder Complies                Bidder Does Not Comply The powered hydraulic rescue tools shall be designed, manufactured and assembled wholly within the United States of America Bidder Complies               Bidder Does Not Comply The tools must be labeled by the actual manufacturer of the rescue tools with the actual manufacturer’s information and not relabeled by a secondary organization. Bidder Complies                Bidder Does Not Comply Pumps and tools shall operate at a minimum of 10,500 psi (724 Bar) and a maximum of 10,500 psi (724 Bar), and use a mineral based hydraulic oil. The tool shall be protected from being over pressurized. Bidder Complies                Bidder Does Not Comply Tool operational control shall be of a twist type handle for easy operation in any position. The control valve shall be capable of variable speed and shall contain a dead-man control for safety. Bidder Complies                Bidder Does Not Comply Tool housing shall be of injection molded Lexan EXL resin material, to provide high impact resistance, and excellent chemical resistance. Bidder Complies                Bidder Does Not Comply Each tool shall be delivered with one(1) battery charger and two (2) batteries. Bidder Complies           Bidder Does Not Comply Two (2) Battery powered SPREADERS 1.   The Spreader shall have a minimum opening of 28" at the tips. Bidder Complies               Bidder Does Not Comply 2.   Aluminum used in the construction of the Spreader body shall have an anodized finish. Spreader arms shall be aluminum. Painted or polished aluminum will not be acceptable for any part of tool. Bidder Complies               Bidder Does Not Comply 3.   Spreader shall have a maximum spread force of not less than 56,128 lbs Bidder Complies               Bidder Does Not Comply 4.   Spreader shall have a maximum pull force of not less than 25,512 lbs. Bidder Complies               Bidder Does Not Comply 5.   Spreader shall have a maximum deployment weight of 52 lbs. Bidder Complies               Bidder Does Not Comply 6.   Spreader shall have automotive/grabber-jaw tips that will perform all spreading and crushing techniques commonly used in extrication. Tips shall be constructed of hardened tool steel, and shall be field removable. Each spreader arm shall have a hole for attaching pulling attachments. Bidder Complies               Bidder Does Not Comply 7.    A D-Ring handle with a powder-coated finish (chrome D-Ring handle or movable handle will not be acceptable) shall be positioned to provide balance for the tool and shall be accessible regardless of the tool position. The control valve shall be a variable speed dead-man control for safety. The Spreader shall be a one-man operated tool. Bidder Complies               Bidder Does Not Comply 8.   Spreader shall incorporate a dual safety check valve for no load drop and an Automatic Safety Relief Device to prevent over pressurization Bidder Complies               Bidder Does Not Comply 9.   Tool housing shall be made of a Lexan EXL resin material, to provide high impact resistance and chemical resistance, and contain a pressurized reservoir(s). Two or more functional LED lights shall be located at the front of the body. Bidder Complies               Bidder Does Not Comply 10.   Tool shall be provided with (2) Lithium ion batteries, and (1) appropriate battery charger. Bidder Complies                Bidder Does Not Comply 11.   Tool shall carry a true Lifetime warranty for as long as the original purchaser owns the tool. Warranty shall cover all components even wear and tear items with the only exceptions being abuse, alterations by unauthorized personnel and the batteries which shall carry the manufacturer’s warranty. Bidder Complies               Bidder Does Not Comply Two (2) Battery Powered 8" AUTO EXTRICATION CUTTERS 1.   The cutter shall have a minimum blade opening eight (8"/203mm). Bidder Complies                Bidder Does Not Comply 2.   Aluminum used in the construction of the Cutter shall have an anodized finish. Painted aluminum will not be acceptable. Bidder Complies                Bidder Does Not Comply 3.   Cutter shall have a minimum 282,000 lbs. cutting force. Bidder Complies                Bidder Does Not Comply 4.   Cutter shall have a maximum deployment weight of 55 lbs. Bidder Complies                Bidder Does Not Comply 5.   Cutter shall have high strength tool steel heat-treated blades. Blades shall have a hook design and shall be re-grindable. (Straight blade cutters will not be acceptable). Cutter blades shall be a minimum 3/4" thick (each blade). (Forged or cast blades will be unacceptable.) Bidder Complies                Bidder Does Not Comply 6.    Cutter shall incorporate a handle that completely encircles the too and shall be accessible regardless of the tool position. Adjustable handles will not be accepted. The control valve shall be a variable speed dead-man control for safety. The Cutter shall be a one-man operated tool. Bidder Complies                Bidder Does Not Comply 7.   Cutter shall incorporate an Automatic Safety Relief Device to prevent over pressurization (Male bleeder coupler will not be acceptable as a Safety Release Device). Bidder Complies                Bidder Does Not Comply 8.   Tool housing shall be of a Lexan EXL resin material, to provide high impact resistance and chemical resistance, and contain a pressurized reservoir(s). Two or more functional LED lights shall be located at the front of the body. Bidder Complies                Bidder Does Not Comply 9.   Tool shall be provided with (2) Lithium ion batteries, and (1) appropriate battery charger Bidder Complies                Bidder Does Not Comply 10.     Tool shall carry a true Lifetime warranty for as long as the original purchaser owns the tool. Warranty shall cover all components even wear and tear items with the only exceptions being abuse, alterations by unauthorized personnel and the batteries which shall carry the manufacturer’s warranty Bidder Complies                Bidder Does Not Comply Two (2) Battery powered SPREADERS                 $ Two (2) Battery Powered- 8" CUTTERS                 $ TOTAL PRICE                           $ Non-Collusive Bid Statement: The undersigned bidder, having fully informed himself regarding the accuracy of the statements made herein, certifies that: (1) The bid has been arrived at by the bidder independently and has been submitted without collusion with, and without any agreement, understanding, or planned common course of action with any other vendor of materials, supplies, equipment, or services described in the bid, designed to limit independent bidding or competition, and (2) The contents of the bid have not been communicated by the bidder or its employees or agents to any person not any employee or agent of the bidder or its surety on any bond furnished with the bid, and will not be communicated by any such person prior to the official opening of the bid. Publication Date/Time: 1/30/2026 4:17 PM Closing Date/Time: 2/18/2026 11:00 AM Submittal Information: Sealed Bids Contact Person: Fire Chief Mike Carrier Related Documents: 26-007 - Powered Hydraulic Rescue Tools - Mike Carrier FD

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 423710Hardware Merchant Wholesalers
• NAICS 423830Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

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