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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THE CITY OF BRISTOL, TENNESSEE

Invitation to Bid

Powered Hydraulic Rescue Tools

ITB # 26-007

Bid Due Date/Time

February 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EST

City of Bristol Tennessee

Department of Administration

Purchasing Division

ATTN: Vicki Riley

801 Anderson St. Room 203, Bristol, Tennessee 37621

purchasing@bristoltn.gov

ITB 26-007

City of Bristol, Tennessee

February 18, 2026

INVITATION TO BID

Powered Hydraulic Rescue Tools, ITB 26-007

Table of Contents

I. Instructions to Bidders

2-3

II. General Conditions

4-7

III. Description of Requirements and Specifications 8-11

IV. Bid Pricing Sheet

12

V. Requirement of Iran Divestment Act

13

VI. Title VI Voluntary Disclosure

14

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ITB 26-007

City of Bristol, Tennessee

February 18, 2026

I.

INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS

1. Each bid must be signed by the bidder with his/her original signature on the Bid Pricing

Sheet for consideration. Bids by a Partnership must be signed with the partnership name by

one of the members of the partnership, or by an authorized representative, followed by the

signature and title of the person signing. Bids by Corporations must be signed with the

name of the corporation, followed by the signature and designation of the president,

secretary, or person authorized to legally bind the corporation.

2. Bids must be received prior to the specified time of closing as designated in the invitation.

Bids received late will be returned unopened to the bidder.

3. Envelopes must be sealed with tape and/or glue when submitted and must be properly noted

with the bid reference number and the description of the bid item. Separate bids must be

submitted for each reference number. The City will not be held responsible for the

premature opening of unmarked envelopes if sent through regular mailing system.

Facsimile transmissions of bidding documents will not be accepted.

4. Bids containing erasures or corrections thereon will be rejected unless said erasures or

corrections are noted over the initials or signature of the bidder.

5. Bids may be submitted on any one item or any group of items unless otherwise stated herein.

The unit price must be shown for each item or group of items as requested.

6. References in the Description of Requirements and Specifications describing the material,

supplies, or services required of a particular trade name, catalog or model number are made

for descriptive purposes to guide the bidder in interpreting the type of material or supplies

or nature of the work described. They should not be construed as excluding offers on other

type of materials and supplies or of performing the work in a manner other than specified.

However, the bidders attention is called to Paragraph 6 of the General Conditions which

must be strictly adhered to.

7. All bids shall remain valid for a period of sixty (60) days after bid opening unless a longer

period is otherwise stated herein.

8. Bids are to be mailed to or delivered to the Purchasing Department, Bristol City Hall, 801

Anderson Street, Room 203, Bristol, Tennessee 37620. One original and one copy of each

bid proposal must be submitted for review, unless otherwise stated.

9. The City of Bristol is tax-exempt and sales taxes are not to be included on the bid. Any bid

including sales taxes will be adjusted at the time of the bid opening. The City’s sales tax

exemption number will be provided to the successful bidder.

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ITB 26-007

City of Bristol, Tennessee

February 18, 2026

Instructions to bidders (Continued)

10. In the event bidder fails to honor bid, they will be declared non-responsible and removed

from future bid opportunities. If bidder is submitting equipment from current inventory, the

bid must be valid for a period of sixty (60) days after bid opening and cannot be subject to

prior sale provisions.

11. In accordance with T.C.A. 62-6-119 all contractor license information, including electrical,

plumbing, and HVAC must be listed on the outside of the bid envelope for projects of

$25,000 or more. All masonry contractor information must be included for masonry

portions of a project exceeding $100,000. In order to comply, list the name of the project,

contract number, name, address, and contractor’s license number of the Bidder,

expiration date of the Contractor’s license, the classification applying to this bid, and

date and time of opening. All contractor information must be included for any of the above

types of contractors. If this information is not listed, the bid will be deemed non-responsive.

- End of Section -

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ITB 26-007

City of Bristol, Tennessee

February 18, 2026

II. GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. The City of Bristol reserves the right to reject any and all bids or parts thereof, and unless

otherwise specified by the bidder, to accept any item in the bid. In case of error in extending

the total amount of the bid, the unit price will govern. Bid pricing should be stated in both

words and numbers. In the case of a discrepancy, the price in words will govern. The City

also reserves the right to waive informalities on all or any part of any bid as deemed to be in

the best interests of the City.

2. The purchaser is a municipality and invoices are processed for payment not less than twice a

month. It shall be understood that the cash discount period will be extended to the date that

invoices are paid. Payment will commence or be made in full after delivery and/or completion

of the project and acceptance of equipment. All documents, invoice, title and exception

certificate shall be presented to the Purchasing Department, 801 Anderson Street, Room 203,

Bristol, Tennessee 37620.

3. In case of default by the bidder or contractor, the City of Bristol may procure the articles or

services from other sources and hold the bidder or contractor responsible for any excess cost

occasioned thereby.

4. All prices quoted shall be United States currency. Prices shall be stated in units of quantities

specified.

5. Prices quoted, unless otherwise stated by bidder, will be considered as being based on delivery

to destination as designated and to include any charges for packing, crating, containers, etc.,

and being in strict accordance with specifications as shown.

6. Whenever a reference is made in the specifications or in describing the materials, supplies or

services required, or a particular trade name, manufacturer’s catalog, or model number, the

bidder, if awarded a contract, will be required to furnish the particular item referred to in strict

accordance with the specifications or description unless a departure or substitution is clearly

noted and described in the proposal by the bidder.

7. It is the intent of these specifications to secure and to ensure the delivery of the specified

unit(s) complete and ready to withstand the service and continuous use encountered by the

City in the course of the work for which the unit(s) is/are intended. Omission of any essential

detail from these specifications does not relieve the supplier from furnishing such unit.

8. The bidder, by executing a contract or bid proposal on the terms of the invitation to bid,

warrants the product that is supplied to the buyer shall remain fully in accordance with the

specifications and to be of the highest quality. All bids must be for new equipment. This

provision excludes surplus, used or demonstrator products unless so stated in the

specifications.

General Conditions (Continued)

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Commodity Codes

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

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