ATTENTION ALL BIDDERS

RETURN THE ENCLOSED PROPOSAL IN A SEALED ENVELOPE TO:

JACK C. COLLAR,

PURCHASING MANAGER

ROOM 830 * 716 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR BLVD NORTH

BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203

YOU MUST MARK ON THE ENVELOPE:

SEALED BID # 185-05

“RESCUE EQUIPMENT”

RETURN BY 5:00 P.M. ON

MAY 12, 2005

PRINCIPAL BUYER

DARRYL TAVEL

NO FAXED OR E-MAILED BID

RESPONSES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

ROOM 830 * 716 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR BLVD N

BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203

(205) 521-7530

PRINCIPAL BUYER: DARRYL TAVEL

MAY 3, 2005

BID NO: 185-05

SHEET NO: 2

INVITATION TO BID

Sealed bids marked "RESCUE EQUIPMENT" will be received by the Purchasing Manager, Room 830 * 716 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, Alabama.

Bids will be accepted until 5:00 P.M. central time (standard or daylight savings time, as applicable) on

May 12, 2005. Bids submitted after this date and time will not be considered.

Bids will be publicly opened at 2:00 P.M. on May 13, 2005.

Use of specific names and numbers is not intended to restrict the bidding of any seller and/or manufacturer, but is solely for the purpose of indicating the type, size and quality of materials, products, service, or equipment considered best adapted to the County's intended use.

Proprietary specifications may be waived for functional equivalents offered.

DELIVERY:

Will be to: Jefferson County E M A

709 North 19th Street

Birmingham, Alabama 35203

F.O.B. Destination via best way.

TAX: Jefferson County is exempt from all tax. Provided however, bidder shall be responsible for payment of all sales, use, lease ad valorem and any other tax that may be levied or assessed by reason of this transaction.

If mutually agreed upon within twelve (12) months from bid opening date, this bid may be used as the basis for additional purchases.

GUARANTEE: Bidder certifies by bidding that he is fully aware of the conditions of service and purpose for which equipment, material, installation, and/or construction included in this bid are to be purchased, and that his offering will meet these requirements of service and purpose to the satisfaction of the Jefferson County Commission and its agent.

GENERAL:

The Jefferson County Commission expressly reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or parts of bids, and to make the award or awards as the best interest of the County appears.

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Darryl Tavel, Principal Buyer

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JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

ROOM 830 * 716 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR BLVD N

BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203

(205) 521-7530

PRINCIPAL BUYER: DARRYL TAVEL

MAY 3, 2005

BID NO: 185-05

SHEET NO: 3

BID

(Bidder must use this form)

Fill in all spaces.

DESCRIPTION / QTY / PRICE / EXT PRICE
½” KERNMANTEL ROPE (FT), RR125BL001M, PMI / 500 FT
12.5 PMI ROPE, RR125(BL)046M, PMI / 1
12.5 PMI ROPE, RR125(BW)046M, PMI / 1
12.5 PMI ROPE, RR125(YW)046M, PMI / 1
12.5 PMI ROPE, RR125(GD)046M, PMI / 1
2 PIECE LITTER PRE RIG (TARANTULA) PE42020, PMI / 1
2” DOUBLE PULLEY, SM155000, RA, SMC / 4
2” SINGLE PULLEY, SM150500, RA/SMC / 4
4” DOUBLE PULLEY, SM157000, RA/SMC / 4
4” SINGLE PULLEY, SM152505N, SMC / 4
8MM PMI MULTI-CORD PER/M, CC080, PMI / 400 FT
AIR BAG SET, 889112, PARATECH / 1
TRENCH RESCUE SHORING KIT, 22-796860, PARATECH / 1
BATTERY SAWALL, DW008(24V), DEWALT / 2
BULLARD T3 THERMAL IMAGER, T3 / 1
BINOCULARS, 10 X 50 FALCON, BUSHNELL / 1
CMC HARNESS, SG51023, CMC/ROCO / 1
CONFINE SPACE LITTER, PE42037, PMI/TRAVERSE GAZELLE / 1
FULL BODY HARNESS, 8714-8, MILLER / 4
1’ WITH GRAB HOOKS HEAVY DUTY RESCUE CHAIN, 3/8” GRADE 7 OR BETTER / 1
5’ WITH GRAB HOOKS HEAVY DUTY RESCUE CHAIN, 3/8” GRADE 7 OR BETTER / 1
10’ WITH GRAB HOOKS HEAVY DUTY RESCUE CHAIN 3/8” GRADE 7 OR BETTER / 1
20’ WITH GRAB HOOKS HEAVY DUTY RESCUE CHAIN 3/8” GRADE 7 OR BETTER / 1

NAME OF YOUR COMPANY______

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JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

ROOM 830 * 716 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR BLVD N

BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203

(205) 521-7530

PRINCIPAL BUYER: DARRYL TAVEL

MAY 3, 2005

BID NO: 185-05

SHEET NO: 4

BID – Continued

DESCRIPTION / QTY / PRICE / EXT PRICE
K-12 RESCUE KIT, K12FD KIT WITH 14” BLADE, PARTNER / 1
LARGE D LOCKING CARABINER, SM21001N,SMC / 50
LARGE RESCUE BELAY, HD26035, TRAVERSE / 2
MEGAPHONE / 1
RANGE AIR MONITOR : O2, LEL, CO, H2S, ATX612, INDUSTRIAL SCIENTIFIC / 1
NFPA TECHNICAL SEAT HARNESS, SG51044, PMI AVATAR / 2
RESCUE GLOVES, GL22005, PMI / 4
RESCUE HELMETS, HL33011, PMI ADVANTAGE II / 2
RESCUE HELMETS, HL33013, PMI ADVANTAGE II / 2
ROPE BAG, RB44021, PMI ROPE PACK / 6
SALVAGE TARPS, 12’ X 16’ 2W695, GRAINGER / 4
SMC PRUSIK PULLEY, SM158000N, SMC / 4
STEEL/CONCRETE BLADES, 773656 & 590244, TARGET / 4
CIRCULAR SAW 10 ¼”, MILWAUKEE / 1
CIRCULAR SAW 12”, GRAINGER NO. 4LF01, DEWALT / 1
CIRCULAR SAW BLADES CARBIDE TIP 10 ¼”, GRAINGER 4XD10/DML70102, DML / 4
CIRCULAR SAW BLADES CARBIDE TIP 12”, DW3123, DEWALT / 4
CIRCULAR SAW BLADES DIAMOND 2”, MK7980, MK / 2
CIRCULAR SAW BLADES METAL CUTTING 10 ¼”, DML 72811/GRAINGER 4XD36, DML / 4
CIRCULAR CUTTING SAW BLADE METAL CUTTING 12”, DW8004, DEWALT / 4
VENTILATION FAN, 2550-AIRPAC 25 / 1
10LB SLEDGE HAMMER, 1120300, AMES / 2
4LB SLEDGE HAMMER, HVS412, WILTON / 2
COLD CHISEL (1” X 77/8”), 85221, MAYHEW / 2
PINCH POINT PRY BAR (60”), 1161600, AMES / 4

NAME OF YOUR COMPANY______

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JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

ROOM 830 * 716 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR BLVD N

BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203

(205) 521-7530

PRINCIPAL BUYER: DARRYL TAVEL

MAY 3, 2005

BID NO: 185-05

SHEET NO: 5

BID – Continued

DESCRIPTION / QTY / PRICE / EXT PRICE
CLAW WRECKING BAR (3”), 1171600, AMES / 2
HACKSAW (HEAVY DUTY) 4K799, STARRETT / 2
BOLT CUTTER (30”), 0290MC, HK PORTER / 1
SCOOP SHOVEL “D” HANDLE, HEAVY DUTY / 1
AXE (FLAT HEAD), HEAVY DUTY / 1
AXE (PICK HEAD), HEAVY DUTY / 1
TAPE MEASURE (25’), 33-599, STANLEY / 4
SHOVEL, LONG HANDLE SQ POINT, HEAVY DUTY / 1
SHOVEL, LONG HANDLE RD POINT, HEAVY DUTY / 1
FRAMING HAMMER (24 OZ), 51-448, STANLEY / 4
TRI OR SPEED SQUARE, 405, JOHNSON / 4
CARPENTER BELTS, 19427, CLC / 4
HYDRAULIC JACKS (MINIMUM 5 TON), 5M463, WESTWARD / 2
GENERATOR (5 KW) PRO 5000E, ONAN / 1
FLOODLIGHT (500 WT), 5RV13, LUMAPRO / 4
12 GAUGE 3 WIRE, EXTENSION CORDS (50’), HEAVY DUTY / 6
JUNCTION BOX (4 OUTLET WITH GFI), HEAVY DUTY / 1
PRESSURIZED WATER SPRAY CAN, 5 GAL / 1
ROTARY HAMMER ( 1 ½”), 5321-22, MILWAUKEE / 1
SHOVEL, FOLDING, SHORT, HEAVY DUTY / 2
ELLIS CLAMPS, C-4, ELLIS / 8
ELLIS JACK, H-4, ELLIS / 1
SCREW JACKS, PAIRS (1 ½”) SJ-4, ELLIS / 6
PIPE CUTTER MULTI-WHEEL (1 ½”) 42A/32870, RIGID / 1
HI-LIFT, HL-484 HI-LIFT JACK / 1
EXTENSION TUBE, B60P, HI-LIFT / 1
DEMOLITION HAMMER, LARGE, ELECTRIC, 11311EVS, BOSH / 1
BULL POINT BITS, 50127, BLACK AND DECKER / 1
BULL POINT BITS, 50128, BLACK AND DECKER / 1

NAME OF YOUR COMPANY______

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JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

ROOM 830 * 716 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR BLVD N

BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203

(205) 521-7530

PRINCIPAL BUYER: DARRYL TAVEL

MAY 3, 2005

BID NO: 185-05

SHEET NO: 6

BID – Continued

DESCRIPTION / QTY / PRICE / EXT PRICE
CHISEL POINT BITS, 50129, BLACK AND DECKER / 1
CHISEL POINT BITS, 50130, BLACK AND DECKER / 1
DEMOLITION HAMMER, SMALL, ELECTRIC, 11314EVS, BOSCH SPLINE DRIVE / 1
BULL POINT BITS, DW5770, DEWALT / 1
BULL POINT BITS, DW5771, DEWALT / 1
CHISEL POINT BIT, DW5779, DEWALT / 1
CHISEL POINT BIT, DW5780, DEWALT / 1
CARBIDE TIP BIT, DW5701, DEWALT / 1
CARBIDE TIP BIT, DW5704, DEWALT / 1
CARBIDE TIP BIT, DW5715, DEWALT / 1
CARBIDE TIP BIT, DW5721, DEWALT / 1
CARBIDE TIP BIT, DW5731, DEWALT / 1
CARBIDE TIP BIT, DW5734, DEWALT / 1
BULL POINT BITS, DW5770, DEWALT / 1
BULL POINT BITS, DW5771, DEWALT / 1
WEBBING KIT, 5’ RED, PMI / 1
WEBBING KIT, 12’ YELLOW, PMI
WEBBING KIT, 15’ BLUE, PMI
WEBBING KIT, 20’ GREEN, PMI
LEVEL (6’), 880-72, EMPIRE / 1
LEVEL (4’), 880-48, EMPIRE / 1
NAIL GUN, PNEUMATIC (FRAMING TYPE 6P-16P), N95RHN, STANLEY BOSTITCH / 1
12” CRESCENT WRENCH, 6 X 317, CRESCENT / 1
8” CRESCENT WRENCH, 6 X 315, CRESCENT / 1
SLIP JOINT PLIERS, H28CV, CRESCENT / 1
12” CHANNEL LOCK PLIERS, 4CR41, CHANNEL LOCK / 1
WIRE SIDE CUTTERS, 5LZ71, CRESCENT / 1
½” SOCKET SET, BREAKER BAR, PROTO54212, PROTO / 1
BALL PIEN HAMMER, E3-24BP, ESTWING / 1
SLOT & PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER SET, SDD10, CRESCENT / 1

NAME OF YOUR COMPANY______

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JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

ROOM 830 * 716 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR BLVD N

BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203

(205) 521-7530

PRINCIPAL BUYER: DARRYL TAVEL

MAY 3, 2005

BID NO: 185-05

SHEET NO: 7

INVITATION TO BID - Continued

The Jefferson County Commission, or its Agent, shall have the right to waive any informality or irregularity. Under certain limited conditions, the Purchasing Department may apply a local preference option in determining the low bid for purchases of personal property.

All provisions of this Invitation are accepted by bidder as part of any contract or purchase resulting therefrom.

Please specify terms of payment below; otherwise, the terms will be 2% 10th Prox.

Date:______Company Name:______Web Address:______

Terms:______Address:______City:______

County:______State:_____Zip:______Phone:(_____)______

If Jefferson County Business Licenses were issued to your company for the past twelve (12) months, please list numbers:______.

Vendor's Federal I.D. Number:______

I certify that ______has ___ has not ___ been in operation for one year at

(Company Name) (Check one)

location(s) zoned for the type of business conducted by my company at the address stated above.

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(Authorized Signature)

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(Print Name)

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(E-Mail Address)

Toll Free Phone:______Fax Number:______

Return original bid in sealed envelope. Authorized signature of bidder must be in ink.

Bids received in our office after the specified date and hour will not be considered.

INDICATE THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE:

1. BID AWARD NOTICE ADDRESS

2. PURCHASE ORDER ADDRESS

3. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (AND NAME IF DIFFERENT THAN ABOVE)