NIGP 34064: Nozzles and Parts, Fire Hose

NIGP 34064 Nozzles and Parts, Fire Hose is an Item code reflecting the steady demand from fire departments, water utilities, and special districts for replacement hose components, nozzles, and related fire suppression equipment. State and local governments procure under this code both standalone nozzle and coupling replacements and integrated hose-line packages that bundle hoses with specialized nozzles and fittings to NFPA standards, particularly NFPA 1961 and 1962 specifications. Recent solicitations show municipalities and regional authorities buying booster hoses in multiple diameters (1-inch through 6-inch), forestry and suction hoses, intake valves, gated wyes, and task-force-tips nozzles—typically in quantities ranging from a few dozen units to several hundred per year. Issuing bodies include city fire departments (Detroit, Tampa, DeLand, San Bernardino), county governments (Hillsborough, Gwinnett, Oconee, Riverside, Bergen), regional water districts (Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources), and port authorities (Port Authority of New York and New Jersey). Fire departments dominate the buyer pool, with recurring activity from Hillsborough County in particular; water resource and wastewater departments appear periodically for specialized nozzle types and hydrant-flushing kits.

Geographic spread spans Florida (Hillsborough, Volusia, Hillsborough, Pinellas counties), Georgia (Gwinnett, Oconee, South Fulton), California (San Bernardino, Riverside), New York and New Jersey (Port Authority), and scattered jurisdictions across the broader Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Representative recent opportunities include the City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement issuing RFP 546441 on July 2, 2026, for firefighting hose line inspection and repair services with new-hose supply (approximately 300–150 units annually per diameter/length, all meeting NFPA 1961, Detroit Thread couplings, two-year warranty minimum, delivery within 90 days, response due July 30, 2026); Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners issuing ITB 26-00281 on May 29, 2026, for firefighting hoses and accessories (eight line items, approximately 180 units, estimated value $117,076.60, one-year term, responses by June 12, 2026); Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Bid 6000003228 (March 3, 2026, responses by March 17, 2026) for a two-year requirements contract supplying fire hoses and fittings (approximately 30 line items, 463 units of 1.5-inch by 50-foot hoses, 351 units of 2.5-inch by 50-foot hoses, delivery within ten business days); and Oconee County Board of Commissioners ITB 26-02-009 (February 27, 2026, responses by March 17, 2026) for fire rescue gear and equipment including up to 12,900 feet of combat-ready hose and fog nozzles (up to 160 units), with three vendors awarded. Contracts typically run one to two years with renewal options, emphasize NFPA compliance and U.S. manufacturing where specified, and require authorized distributor status or manufacturer certification. Delivery timeframes range from 24 weeks to 30 days; pricing is often evaluated as a secondary criterion behind experience, capacity, and past performance.