City of Downey - Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Backpacks - 2026
City of DowneyCity · Downey, CA- Due
- Oct 26, 2026
- 10 days left
- Posted
- Oct 12, 2026
- Primary contact
- Rakdy Khlok
- (562) 299-5462
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Downey is seeking to procure 160 CERT backpacks and supplies for participants of city-wide CERT trainings. Each backpack must include a vest, helmet, heavy duty work gloves, first aid kit, duct tape, painter's tape, adjustable LED headlamp, clipboard, pens/pencil set, goggles, disposable surgical mask, and emergency survival blanket. All supplies must be packaged in each backpack. The submission deadline is October 26, 2026, and shipment must be completed by January 15, 2027.
160 CERT backpacks, Vest with CERT logo, Helmet with CERT logo, Heavy duty work gloves, First aid kit, Duct tape, Painter's tape, Adjustable LED headlamp with battery, Clipboard, Pens/pencil set, Goggles, Disposable surgical mask, Emergency survival blanket
SUMMARY
The City of Downey is seeking to procure 160 CERT backpacks and supplies for participants of city-wide CERT trainings.
Each backpack must include a vest, helmet, heavy duty work gloves, first aid kit, duct tape, painter's tape, adjustable LED headlamp, clipboard, pens/pencil set, goggles, disposable surgical mask, and emergency survival blanket. All supplies must be packaged in each backpack. The submission deadline is October 26, 2026, and shipment must be completed by January 15, 2027.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
13- 160 CERT backpacks
- Vest with CERT logo
- Helmet with CERT logo
- Heavy duty work gloves
- First aid kit
- Duct tape
- Painter's tape
- Adjustable LED headlamp with battery
- Clipboard
- Pens/pencil set
- Goggles
- Disposable surgical mask
- Emergency survival blanket
- Submit to
- https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/24661/bo/bo-detail/147178
- Scope location
- Downey, CA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this Quote from City of Downey?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 26, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/24661/bo/bo-detail/147178. For questions, contact Rakdy Khlok.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Quote?
Most government agencies, including City of Downey in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
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Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Rakdy Khlok at (562) 299-5462. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 160 CERT backpacks, Vest with CERT logo, Helmet with CERT logo, Heavy duty work gloves, First aid kit, Duct tape, Painter's tape, Adjustable LED headlamp with battery, Clipboard, Pens/pencil set, Goggles, Disposable surgical mask, Emergency survival blanket. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
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