UNSPSC 40142008: Water hoses

UNSPSC 40142008 Water hoses (Commodity) encompasses the purchase of fire hoses, pump hoses, and related hose assemblies that state and local water utilities, fire departments, and wastewater treatment facilities acquire for operational equipment maintenance and emergency response. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers procuring fire hoses meeting specific pressure ratings and dimensions, specialized pump hoses for wastewater treatment equipment with reinforced construction and chemical-resistant liners, and jet nozzle equipment for water distribution systems. Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources and the City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management appear as repeat buyers, with both jurisdictions issuing multiple quotations and bid notices over the past three months for hose and related equipment procurement. Issuing bodies include county water departments, municipal water and wastewater agencies, and special-purpose water districts; formal notice types range from informal written quotations (IWQ) to invitations for bid (IFB) and requests for quote (RFQ), with evaluation emphasizing price, specification compliance, delivery terms, and vendor capability to supply manufacturer-certified or equivalent products.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and California. Gwinnett County issued two quotations between May and June 2026: IWQ 128186 for 100 units of fire hose (250 psi rating, 50 feet, 1-inch diameter, single jacket) with response due May 19, 2026, and IWQ 131560 for jet nozzles with quotes due June 23, 2026. The City of Atlanta posted a pre-advertisement notice on April 21, 2026 for an IFB covering pump hoses and parts for Watson Marlow Bredel equipment at four water reclamation facilities, with specialized hose options in Natural Rubber, Nitrile Rubber, or EPDM for chemical resistance, response due May 21, 2026. The Eastern Municipal Water District in Riverside County, California issued RFQ 3930 on March 17, 2026 for Lineseal XP 36" butterfly valves (Class 250B), due March 20, 2026. Vendors responding to these solicitations must provide manufacturer certifications, product references, and price submissions on an FOB Destination basis with freight prepaid; most jurisdictions reserve the right to request product samples and award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.