FIRE-Fire_Caat-Hose_and_Ladder_Testing.pdf

The file is a service contract between the Tampa Fire and Rescue Department and FireCatt, a precision service testing company, for annual fire hose and ground ladder testing for the years 2024-2026. The contract covers testing 107,309 feet of fire hose and 3,723 feet of ground ladders, with FireCatt providing labor for reloading apparatus and conducting simultaneous ladder testing. The testing will occur during two annual test seasons (January-March and October-December) and includes comprehensive service specifications using patented computerized testing technology.

The total contract cost is $41,215.22, with pricing at $0.28 per foot for hose testing and $2.95 per foot for ground ladder testing. FireCatt positions itself as the sole source supplier with unique patented technology, including electronic pressure transducers, computerized valves, remote pressure release, digital pressure readouts, and heavy-duty bar code labels for equipment identification. The contract includes terms for payment within 45 days, with a 1% monthly service charge for outstanding balances, and a minimum charge of $1,957.00 for departments with under 5,200 feet of hose tested.