Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: May 7, 2026
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
FROM: Carrie Mathes, FNIGP, CFCM, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, C.P.M., Manager II, Procurement Division
CONTACT: Ryan Gentile, Battalion Chief, Fire Rescue Logistics Division
PHONE: 407-254-7768
SUBJECT: Award of Invitation for Bids Y25-1005-KS, Fire Rescue Apparel
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval to award Invitation for Bids Y25-1005-KS, Fire Rescue Apparel, to the low responsive and responsible bidder, North America Fire Equipment Co., Inc., in the estimated contract award amount of $11,178,535 for a five-year term. ([Fire Rescue Department Logistics and Supply Division] Procurement Division)
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PROCUREMENT:
This contract will provide uniforms to include tactical gear, shoes, shirts, and hats for Fire Rescue employees.
FUNDING:
Funding is available in account number 1009-034-0687-4175.
APPROVALS:
The Fire Rescue Department concurs with this recommendation.
REMARKS:
Three bids were received in response to this Invitation for Bids (IFB) and evaluated for responsiveness, responsibility, and price reasonableness
Prices are deemed fair and reasonable based on a comparison of prices paid by the County under the current contract and the sampling of a competitor’s cooperative contract with a price differential of less than one percent. The analysis demonstrates that North America Fire Equipment Co., Inc.’s pricing is within 15 percent and is determined to be reasonable.
Benali Promotions, LLC was deemed non-responsive for submitting a fee schedule that conflicting with the “all or none” award requirement. Galls LLC was deemed non-responsive for failing to submit the Respondent’s Offer as required in the IFB.
The bid tabulation is as follows:
Bidder: Bid Total:
North America Fire Equipment Co., Inc. $11,178,535
Bienali Promotions, LLC Non-Responsive
Galls, LLC Non-Responsive