NIGP 34056: Hose, Fire, and Fittings, Coupled and Uncoupled (see 340-12 for Couplings)

NIGP 34056 Hose, Fire, And Fittings, Coupled And Uncoupled is an Item code representing the supply of fire hoses, couplings, nozzles, adapters, and related fittings procured by fire departments, water utilities, and emergency services across state and local jurisdictions. Recent activity shows fire departments and utilities purchasing new, unused factory-coupled fire hoses meeting NFPA 1961 and 1962 standards in multiple diameters (1-inch through 6-inch) and configurations (attack hose, booster hose, suction hose, forestry hose); coupled and uncoupled hose fittings including NST thread adapters, couplings, and appliances for apparatus and hydrant connection; and hydrant-related components such as hose connections, nozzles, and flushing kits. Issuing bodies span fire departments within cities and counties, county water utilities, and special-purpose districts. Repeat buyers include Hillsborough County (Florida) and Gwinnett County (Georgia), which have posted multiple solicitations for hoses, hydrant parts, and testing services.

Recent procurement activity concentrates in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. The City of Detroit posted an RFP in July 2026 for approximately 1,150 units annually of coupled attack and suction hose in multiple diameters requiring U.S. manufacture and Detroit Thread couplings, with a two-year contract term and Detroit Equalization Credits available for local and small-business respondents. Hillsborough County issued an ITB in May 2026 (ITB-26-00281) for approximately 180 units of various booster, forestry, and suction hoses with an estimated value of $117,076.60 and delivery within 24 weeks; five responsive bidders competed with bids ranging from $81,405.00 to $179,744.28. The Unified Fire Authority (Utah) solicited quotations in July 2026 for annual inspections and pressure testing of approximately 82,000 feet of fire hose and 2,700 feet of ground ladders under NFPA 1930, with contract term from July 2026 through June 2029 and optional renewals. Gwinnett County (Georgia) issued an informal written quotation in May 2026 for 100 units of 50-foot, 1-inch diameter fire hoses at 250 psi rating with delivery to its water resources warehouse. The City of Pittsburgh procured single-source Harrington Inc. hose adapters and appliances under IFB #2025-IFB-043 with custom laser engraving for the Bureau of Fire, contract term April 2025–March 2026 with two optional renewals.