Airport Fire Department Fluorine Free Foam

The Charlotte Douglas Airport Fire Department is expecting delivery of a new crash truck around August/September of 2025. As part of this update, they will be transitioning to fluorine free foam for this truck, current trucks and all future crash trucks in their fleet and therefore are seeking a new multi-year contract for the purchase of fluorine free firefighting foam.
All Products and component parts furnished under the Contract shall comply with the specifications and terms and conditions.

CCPA Firefighting Turnout Gear

The City of Charlotte and Participating Public Agencies are seeking bids from qualified vendors for the supply of high-quality firefighting turnout gear. This turnout gear is essential for the safety and effectiveness of the firefighting personnel. We are seeking vendor(s) to provide durable and reliable turnout gear that will provide protection to the upper and lower body, excluding head, hands, and feet against adverse environmental effects during structural firefighting. All material and construction of turnout gear MUST meet or exceed NFPA standard #1971 – current edition and OSHA requirements for fire fighter protective clothing.

Power Equipment and Maintenance Services

The Charlotte Fire Department is soliciting a contract for the purchase of landscape power equipment and maintenance of such at City of Charlotte Fire Stations. In addition, this contract shall provide replacements for CFD Emergency Response power equipment such as chain saws and rotary saws. This contract will include four (4) new fire stations built over the contract term including four (4) ladder companies.  This contract shall include a replacement schedule for aged-out equipment as well.

Landscape Power Equipment and Maintenance Services

The Charlotte Fire Department is soliciting a contract for the purchase of landscape power equipment and maintenance of such at City of Charlotte Fire Stations. In addition, this contract shall provide replacements for CFD Emergency Response power equipment such as chain saws and rotary saws. This contract will include four (4) new fire stations built over the contract term including four (4) ladder companies.  This contract shall include a replacement schedule for aged-out equipment as well.

HURST Jaws of Life

The City of Charlotte is seeking a new contract for HURST Jaws of Life. The City has determined Hurst Jaws of Life tools to be the best fit for emergency rescue purposes. These tools are used to free trapped occupants from motor vehicle collisions, machinery accidents, and other rescue situations.

Firefighting Foam Concentrate

The Charlotte Fire Department is requesting a new contract for firefighting foam services. Work to be performed under this contract is to purchase firefighting foam concentrate. The foam is used to extinguish flammable liquid fires and prevent fires from hydrocarbon fuel spills. This product is standardized within CFD and is carried on all engines, ladders, tankers, and several specialized units.

Ornamental Aluminum Fencing

The Charlotte Fire Department is requesting a new contract for fencing installation services. Work to be performed under this contract is to furnish and install an approximately 960’x 8′ tall ornamental aluminum fence with four (4) single gates. The location of the fence will be in the back parking lot of the Charlotte Fire Department Headquarters.