NIGP 34032: Fire Hose Carts, Dryers, Racks, Reels, Rollers, and Winders, etc.

NIGP 34032 Fire Hose Carts, Dryers, Racks, Reels, Rollers, and Winders is an Item code under which state and local governments procure fire hoses, fire extinguisher services, protective fire clothing and accessories, fire protection systems, and structural fire apparatus. Recent solicitations show that the code captures a broad range of firefighting equipment and support services rather than primarily hose storage and maintenance equipment. Issuing bodies include city governments, county purchasing offices, county fire departments, school districts, and water utilities across multiple states. The City of DeLand (Florida) and Brevard County Purchasing Services (Florida) are active repeat buyers seeking fire hoses and fire extinguisher services respectively. Hillsborough County (Florida) Board of Commissioners has posted multiple fire equipment procurements including firefighting hoses and protective fire clothing. Purchasing processes vary from sole-source notices of intent (DeLand's procurement with AEST Fire & Safety for Mercedes-brand fire hoses) to competitive sealed bids and RFPs structured with fixed pricing, multi-year terms, and performance-based evaluation criteria weighted toward qualifications, experience, and cost-best-value analysis.

Activity concentrates in Florida and Georgia, with recent solicitations posted between May and October 2026 across jurisdictions of varying size and mission. Representative opportunities include Hillsborough County's ITB for firefighting hoses and accessories (180 units, $117,076.60 estimated value, bids due June 12, 2026), Brevard County's ITB for fire extinguisher inspection, recharging, hydrostatic testing, and replacement across 3,000 units countywide (bids due August 20, 2026, requiring Florida Division of State Fire Marshal Fire Equipment Dealer License and Class "A" Facility License for hydrostatic testing), and Hillsborough County Schools' RFP for fire protection system services covering inspection, maintenance, and repair of pre-engineered and sprinkler systems across 235 schools (proposals due October 5, 2026, with mandatory separation of duties between inspection and repair vendors and 10 percent evaluation weight for small business enterprise participation). Broward County procured one new structural fire engine under a fixed-price, lump-sum bid (two bids submitted; award at $1,397,883 to North America Fire Equipment Co., Inc.) requiring NFPA and FAA certification, 510 horsepower minimum, and delivery within 750 calendar days. Gwinnett County (Georgia) has posted informal written quotations for fire hoses and jet nozzles without detailed scope disclosure. The code sees activity from municipalities, counties, special-purpose water districts, and K–12 school systems.