Fire_Hose_and_Nozzles.pdf

CITY OF TUCSON

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

240182

FIRE HOSE AND NOZZLES

Due Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025

City of Tucson

255 W Alameda St

Tucson, AZ 85701

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CITY OF TUCSON REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 240182

BUSINESS SERVICES DEPARTMENT Page 2 of 49 SHARED SERVICES PROCUREMENT DIVISION RESPONSIBLE CONTRACT OFFICER: Christopher Geoffroy

255 W. ALAMEDA, 6TH FLOOR, TUCSON, AZ 85701 PH: (520) 837-4024

Attachments:

A - Offer and Acceptance

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A. NOTICE

A.1. CITY OF TUCSON

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO 240182

TITLE: Fire Hose and Nozzles

SUBMITTAL DUE DATE: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 AT 2:00 P.M. LOCAL AZ TIME

PRE-SUBMITTAL CONFERENCE DATE: Monday, December 16, 2024

TIME: 11:00 am LOCAL AZ TIME

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QUESTIONS SHALL BE DIRECTED TO: Christopher Geoffroy

(520) 837-4024 christopher.geoffroy@tucsonaz.gov

Posted Date: Monday, December 9, 2024

Competitive sealed offers for the material or service specified in this solicitation must be submitted through the City’s online bidding system. No late submitted offer will be accepted or considered.

Reponses submitted in physical form or by facsimile or email will not be considered. Offerors are cautioned to commence the submittal process sufficiently ahead of time to allow for unanticipated delays resulting from things like a slow internet connection, internet outage, difficulty uploading large documents, differing system requirements, etc.

Questions about this solicitation must be addressed to the responsible Contract Officer listed herein.

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B. INTRODUCTION

B.1. Summary

The City of Tucson Fire Department is soliciting proposals from qualified and experienced companies to provide fire attack and supply hoses, fire attack nozzles, and miscellaneous hose appliances to be utilized for fire suppression activities. The City of Tucson intends to establish an annual requirements contract for the Tucson Fire Department’s fire attack nozzles, hose appliances and assorted equipment. The Tucson Fire Department annually purchases an estimated $200,000 of these various pieces of equipment. Items are to be delivered to the Tucson Fire Department, 720 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, Arizona 85713. . Vendors may be a physical storefront or web based. Offerors may submit for one or more categories listed. The City may award to one vendor or each group to one or multiple vendors.

B.2. Contact Information

Christopher Geoffroy Contract Officer Email: christopher.geoffroy@tucsonaz.gov Phone: (520) 837-4024 Department:

Fire Department mailto:christopher.geoffroy@tucsonaz.gov tel:(520)837-4024

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C. SCOPE OF WORK

C.1. General Requirements

A. DELIVERY: Delivery is an important consideration and may be a factor in the determination of an award. Therefore, delivery time after receipt of an order must be stated in definite terms.

Should there be variations in delivery time by item, bids/offers must be clear regarding those variations.

B. INVENTORY: The City of Tucson has an ongoing requirement for the material(s) indicated in this solicitation. It is an express condition of any award that the Contractor will maintain a reasonable stock on hand for delivery to the requesting agency. Failure to maintain a material stock allowing for the timely and efficient fulfillment of orders may result in cancellation of the Contract.

C. DEFECTIVE PRODUCT: All defective products shall be exchanged and replaced by the Contractor. The cost of transportation, unpacking, inspection, re-packing, and re-shipping involved with replacing defective items, in addition to other associated expenses, will be paid by the Contractor. All replacement products must be received by the City within seven (7) days of initial notification.

D. PACKAGING AND DELIVERY: Each section of hose shall be shipped in a suitable package that will protect the hose from abrasion, dirt, and physical damage. All hose shall be delivered within ninety (90) days of the bid award. NO EXCEPTIONS. All delivery costs shall be expressly included in the bid packet. Delivery location shall be Tucson Fire Department Support Services Facility, 720 East Ajo, Tucson, Arizona 85713. Please state the method of delivery. For each 7-calendar day period after the 90 days, bidder will refund $250 to buyer.

E. SAFETY STANDARDS:

1. The Offeror will certify that the equipment being offered is designed and includes operating features that comply with the safety standard promulgated under the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard. Certificates will need to be presented for NFPA Certifications.

2. During the term of this Contract, should there be modifications in federal and/or state laws and regulations regarding safety standards or other specifications and marketing procedures for the contracted item(s), the City of Tucson reserves the right to amend the Contract to provide for the delivery of items which conform to such changes. As a result, the City will negotiate any necessary price changes with the Contractor. Should negotiations fail the City may cancel the Contract for the affected items.

F. SAMPLES AND EVALUATIONS:

1. The City may or may not short list and chose to ask vendors to submit hose, along with sample couplings assembly, complete with gaskets and expansion rings. Tucson Fire will evaluate fire attack hose in standard Department loading configurations. The hose will be deployed in simulated fire attack scenarios, from the same TFD Fire pumper with standard nozzles and pressures. Sample hoses for performance and flow testing will be conducted with 200’ (50’ x 4) each of 1.75” and 2.5”. The manufacturer’s name shall be stenciled or

BUSINESS SERVICES DEPARTMENT Page 6 of 49 engraved on each sample submitted. Once the offeror is notified, the Hoses for evaluation shall be delivered to the Tucson Fire Department, 720 East Ajo, Tucson, Arizona 85713 within 30 days of notice or the proposal will be deemed unresponsive. Upon completion of the testing Tucson Fire Department will notify the vendor for pick up/return of the hose. Shipping of the sample hoses will be covered by the vendor.

2. Samples will be an exact and true representative sample of the actual material offered. Samples will be provided at no additional costs to the City. Offerors will be notified to provide samples for the Evaluation if they are chosen to participate.

G. WARRANTY: Offeror shall warrant each section of hose against defects in materials, workmanship include all parts and labor, and liner delamination at no additional costs for a minimum of ten (10) years and a minimum of (1) year wear/tear. No pro-rating of the warranty, the warranty shall begin after final payment and acceptance. A copy of the warranties for the hose and all parts/components shall be included with your bid.

H. COMPLIANCE: Offeror shall comply with the following:

1. NFPA 1961, Standard on Fire Hose, 2020 Edition

2. NFPA 1962, Standard for Care, Use, Inspection, Service Testing, and Replacement of Fire Hose, Couplings, Nozzles, and Fire Hose Appliances, 2018 Edition

3. NFPA 1963, Standard for Fire Hose Connections, 2019 Edition

4. NFPA 1964, Standard for Spray Nozzles and Appliances, 2018 Edition

5. NFPA Pamphlet No. 194

6. ASTM SI10-10, IEEE/ASTM SI 10, American National Standard for Metric Practice, 2010

7. ASTM D1149-91, Standard Test Methods for Rubber Deterioration

8. ASTM D518-86 (R91), Procedure B

I. CERTIFICATION: Offeror shall comply with the following:

1. UL 92, Fire Extinguisher and Booster Hose, 1993, revised 2008

2. UL Standard 19, Standard for Fire Hose

3. MIL-H-24606B, Military Standard for Hose

C.2. Category 1 - Fire Hose

A. 1.75-inch Fire Attack Hose Specifications

1. GENERAL: Fire attack hose is one of the most important tools used by the fire department. As such, the following specifications must be strictly adhered to unless the proposed specification exceeds the specification listed. Only the fire department can determine if a proposed product meets or exceeds these specifications.

2. HOSE DESIGN and CONSTRUCTION:

a. All hose shall meet or exceed all requirements of the current edition of NFPA 1961, Underwriter’s Laboratories and MIL-H-24606B. The manufacturer shall provide a written

BUSINESS SERVICES DEPARTMENT Page 7 of 49 statement verifying that the hose, including all components and parts, meets or exceeds all the requirements of the current edition of NFPA 1961, Underwriter’s Laboratories and MIL-H-24606B for attack hose including all performance, marking, and testing requirements.

b. Hoses meeting specifications shall be designed and constructed specifically for interior fire attack operations. Acceptable hose construction properties shall include one or more of the following characteristics:

i. The hose must be manufactured, tested, and coupled in the USA. NO

EXCEPTIONS

ii. The hose shall be a type that is generally available to the fire services in the United States, including all materials, methods, and processes used to manufacture it. No parts, components, equipment, etc. that are custom or specially made for our system shall be allowed.

iii. The service test pressure of hose made to this specification shall be 500 PSI. The proof test pressure shall be 1000 PSI, and the burst test pressure of a 3ft. sample shall be at least 1500 PSI. At 600 PSI pressure, a 50 ft. hose shall not elongate more than 30 inches. The twist of the hose shall not exceed 2 righthand turns per 50

ft. nor shall it rise up-from the test surface.

iv. Each section of hose shall have the following items stenciled in permanent black ink with one (1) inch high letters:

I. Month and year of manufacture.

II. Name or trademark of manufacturer.

III. Both couplings on each section shall be stamped or laser engraved with a TFD property number. Tucson Fire shall provide the appropriate numbers.

v. The hose shall be one hundred percent (100%) mildew resistant, free of unsightly defects, knots, lumps, and irregularities. Hose shall be chemical resistant and exposure to most chemicals will have no effect on the short- or long-term performance of the hose. Hose shall be heat resistant, drag resistant, kink resistant and shall have superior friction loss characteristics. The hose shall not be affected by rot or mildew.

vi. The outer jacket material properties shall consist of a 100% synthetic yarn outer jacket over an inner lining consisting of a one-piece extruded-through-the weave or nitrile/PVC rubber tube with a color or clear coat abrasion resistant process as a standard.

vii. Hose shall be provided in 50’ sections. Actual length shall be between -2 percent and +4 percent of the nominal stated length of the hose, measured from the back of the coupling at one end of the hose length to the back of the coupling at the end of the other hose length.

viii. The plug dry internal dimension of the fire hose shall be no less than 1.77-1.79 inches and no more than 1.87-1.89 inches plus or minus 1.2% when measured

BUSINESS SERVICES DEPARTMENT Page 8 of 49 according to UL 19 Standards. Each manufacturer shall provide the actual inside diameter measurement of the hose they are proposing.

ix. 1 ½” NST threaded couplings shall be on both hose ends. Each hose length must have one set of one female swivel and one male coupling attached. Couplings shall be lightweight aluminum, free of porosity, exterior or interior imperfections, or other defects, and include a protective coating. Couplings shall have a regular shank, three rocker lugs, chamfered red brass expansion rings, rubber hose bowl, and swivel gaskets. Bowl and gaskets shall not protrude into waterway. The female swivel shall be attached in a manner that meets the requirements of UL Standard 19 preventing separation under a tensile pull of 1 ton per inch of coupling size and shall not leak behind the swivel at any pressure. National Standard Thread in full accordance with NFPA Pamphlet No. 194, June 1968 and a Higbee Cut shall be used. All couplings shall meet or exceed the current edition of NFPA 1963. All couplings shall be made in the USA. Imported couplings will not be accepted.

x. The inner hose shall have an ultimate tensile strength of not less than 1200 psi and shall meet the requirements of UL 19 for accelerated aging. The adhesion between reinforcement and inner liner shall be a minimum of 20 pounds.

xi. The hose shall show no signs of visible cracking of the cover of liner when tested in accordance with ASTM D1149-91 and ASTM D518-86 (R91), Procedure B as it pertains to ozone resistance.

xii. Abrasion resistance has a direct relationship to the safe performance of the fire hose. The UL abrasion test most closely resembles the fire ground use of fire hose and as such, is considered of prime importance. Hose meeting the abrasion resistance safety factors below shall do so without exceeding average weights.

I. The hose shall pass a burst test after 500 cycles on a reciprocating abrasion tester as specified in UL 19.

xiii. Hose shall be capable of safe use down to –50 degrees F. The hose shall have no apparent damage to cover reinforcement or lining when subjected to the following cold bending test: A 50 ft. length of dry hose is coiled and placed in a cold box at – 50 degrees for 24 hours. The hose shall not show any damage to the reinforcement when subjected to hydrostatic acceptance test pressure.

xiv.The service test pressure of hose made to this specification shall be 500 PSI. The proof test pressure shall be 1000 PSI, and the burst test pressure of a 3ft. sample shall be at least 1500 PSI. At 600 PSI pressure, a 50 ft. hose shall not elongate more than 30 inches. The twist of the hose shall not exceed 2 right hand turns per 50 ft. nor shall it rise up from the test surface. The hose must resist kinking and be flexible at temperatures as low as –65F°.

xv. All pressures shall be compliant with the current edition of NFPA 1961. Proof pressure, service test pressure and maximum operating pressure of proposed hose shall be provided in writing with bid package.

xvi.The hose shall have a maximum flow with minimal friction loss. Bidder shall provide All actual friction loss rates as determined by actual flow testing and not by

BUSINESS SERVICES DEPARTMENT Page 9 of 49 theoretical mathematical calculations. Friction loss rates shall be expressed in PSI per 100’. NO EXCEPTIONS.

xvii. The following friction loss guidelines will be strictly adhered to in this qualification:

I. 1.77”-1.79” plus or minus 1.2% when measured according to UL 19 Standards

I. 145 G.P.M. NO LESS THAN 23 LBS. PER 100’ COUPLED

II. 160 G.P.M. NO LESS THAN 29 LBS. PER 100’ COUPLED

III. 175 G.P.M. NO LESS THAN 35 LBS. PER 100’ COUPLED

II. 1.87”-1.89” plus or minus 1.2% when measured according to UL 19 Standards

I. 145 G.P.M. NO LESS THAN 15 LBS. PER 100’ COUPLED

II. 160 G.P.M. NO LESS THAN 20 LBS. PER 100’ COUPLED

III. 175 G.P.M. NO LESS THAN 23 LBS. PER 100’ COUPLED

xviii. Weight, Flexibility and kink resistance: Hose shall be lightweight, flexible, kink resistant, able to both fold and roll easily, and minimize storage space requirements, as per industry standards.

I. Weight specifications shall be:

I. 1.77-1.79-inch: Shall not exceed .41lbs per foot

II. 1.87-1.89-inch: Shall not exceed .45lbs per foot

III. Coupling weights shall not exceed 1.00 lbs

IV. Water Pick-Up Weight: The tendency for a hose to absorb water while in a wet environment can create significant handling difficulties. When tested against the procedure listed in MIL-H- 24606B, the maximum weight gain shall not exceed 3.0 lbs. per 50’ length.

II. Kink Resistance

I. Kink Resistance Safety Factor: At 100PSI static, the hose shall withstand a 12” diameter, 180º bend without kinking.

II. Hose shall be able to pass a 34”, 24” and 18” doorway kink test while flowing 140-170 gpm.

xix.Heat resistance bears a direct relationship to the safe performance of the hose on the fire ground and as such will not be compromised.

I. When subjected to a static pressure of 100 PSI the hose shall be capable of safely withstanding a surface temperature of 1200º F (648º C) applied by a hot metal cube for a minimum of 45 seconds without bursting.

xx. If the hose that has been delivered by the manufacture & vendor fails to meet these specifications, it will be the responsibility of that manufacturer / vendor to pay for all shipping costs back to the hose manufacturing facility at no cost to the city, county, or Fire Department.

c. Color Requirements: Blue, Orange, Tan, and Red

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B. 2.5-inch Fire Attack Hose Specifications

1. GENERAL

Fire attack hose is one of the most important tools used by the fire department. As such, the following specifications must be strictly adhered to unless the proposed specification exceeds the specification listed. Only the fire department can determine if a proposed product meets or exceeds these specifications.

2. HOSE DESIGN and CONSTRUCTION:

a. All hose shall meet or exceed all requirements of the current edition of NFPA 1961, Underwriter’s Laboratories and MIL-H-24606B. The manufacturer shall provide a written statement verifying that the hose, including all components and parts, meets or exceeds all the requirements of the current edition of NFPA 1961, Underwriter’s Laboratories and MIL-H-24606B for attack hose including all performance, marking, and testing requirements.

b. Hose meeting specifications shall be designed and constructed specifically for interior fire attack operations. Acceptable hose construction properties shall include one or more of the following characteristics:

i. The hose must be manufactured, tested, and coupled in the USA. NO

EXCEPTIONS.

ii. The hose shall be a type that is generally available to the fire services in the United States, including all materials, methods, and processes used to manufacture it. No parts, components, equipment, etc. that are custom or specially made for our system shall be allowed.

iii. The service test pressure of hose made to this specification shall be 500 PSI. The proof test pressure shall be 1000 PSI, and the burst test pressure of a 3ft. sample shall be at least 1500 PSI. At 600 PSI pressure, a 50 ft. hose shall not elongate more than 30 inches. The twist of the hose shall not exceed 2 right hand turns per 50 ft. nor shall it rise up-from the test surface.

iv. Each section of hose shall have the following items stenciled in permanent black ink with one (1) inch high letters:

I. Month and year of manufacture.

II. Name or trademark of manufacturer.

III. Both couplings on each section shall be stamped or laser engraved with a TFD property number. Tucson Fire shall provide the appropriate numbers.

v. The hose shall be one hundred percent (100%) mildew resistant, free of unsightly defects, knots, lumps, and irregularities. Hose shall be chemical resistant and exposure to most chemicals will have no effect on the short- or long-term performance of the hose. Hose shall be heat resistant, drag resistant, kink resistant and shall have superior friction loss characteristics. The hose shall not be affected by rot or mildew.

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vi. The outer jacket material properties shall consist of a 100% synthetic yarn outer jacket over an inner lining consisting of a one-piece extruded-through-the weave or nitrile/PVC rubber tube with a color or clear coat abrasion resistant process as a standard.

vii. Hose shall be provided in 50’ sections. Actual length shall be between -2 percent and +4 percent of the nominal stated length of the hose, measured from the back of the coupling at one end of the hose length to the back of the coupling at the end of the other hose length.

viii. 2.5” NST threaded couplings shall be on both hose ends. Each hose length must have one set of one female swivel and one male coupling attached. Couplings shall be lightweight aluminum, free of porosity, exterior or interior imperfections, or other defects, and include a protective coating. Couplings shall have a regular shank, three rocker lugs, chamfered red brass expansion rings, rubber hose bowl, and swivel gaskets. Bowl and gaskets shall not protrude into waterway. The female swivel shall be attached in a manner that meets the requirements of UL 19 preventing separation under a tensile pull of 1 ton per inch of coupling size and shall not leak behind the swivel at any pressure. National Standard Thread in full accordance with NFPA Pamphlet No. 194, June 1968 and a Higbee Cut shall be used. All couplings shall meet or exceed the current edition of NFPA 1963. All couplings shall be made in the USA. Imported couplings will not be accepted.

ix. The inner hose shall have an ultimate tensile strength of not less than 1200 psi and shall meet the requirements of UL Standard 19 for accelerated aging. The adhesion between reinforcement and inner liner shall be a minimum of 20 pounds.

x. The hose shall show no signs of visible cracking of the cover of liner when tested in accordance with ASTM D1149-91 and ASTM D518-86 (R91), Procedure B as it pertains to ozone resistance.

xi. Abrasion resistance has a direct relationship to the safe performance of the fire hose. The UL abrasion test most closely resembles the fire ground use of fire hose and as such, is considered of prime importance. Hose meeting the abrasion resistance safety factors below shall do so without exceeding average weights.

xii. The hose shall pass a burst test after 500 cycles on a reciprocating abrasion tester as specified in UL 19.

xiii. Hose shall be capable of safe use down to –50 degrees F. The hose shall have no apparent damage to cover reinforcement or lining when subjected to the following cold bending test: A 50 ft. length of dry hose is coiled and placed in a cold box at – 50 degrees for 24 hours. The hose shall not show any damage to the reinforcement when subjected to hydrostatic acceptance test pressure.

xiv.The service test pressure of hose made to this specification shall be 500 PSI. The proof test pressure shall be 1000 PSI, and the burst test pressure of a 3ft. sample shall be at least 1500 PSI. At 600 PSI pressure, a 50 ft. hose shall not elongate more than 30 inches. The twist of the hose shall not exceed 2 right hand turns per 50 ft. nor shall it rise up from the test surface. The hose must resist kinking and be flexible at temperatures as low as –65F°.

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xv. All pressures shall be compliant with the current edition of NFPA 1961. Proof pressure, service test pressure and maximum operating pressure of proposed hose shall be provided in writing with bid package.

xvi.The hose shall have a maximum flow with minimal friction loss. Bidder shall provide All actual friction loss rates as determined by actual flow testing and not by theoretical mathematical calculations. Friction loss rates shall be expressed in PSI per 100’. NO EXCEPTIONS.

xvii. Friction Loss Specifications:

I. 265 gpm- no less than 12 psi and no more than 15 psi per 100’ coupled.

xviii. Weight, Flexibility and kink resistance: Hose shall be lightweight, flexible, kink resistant, able to both fold and roll easily, and minimize storage space requirements, as per industry standards.

I. Weight specifications:

I. Shall not exceed .53 lbs per foot (uncoupled)

II. Coupling weights shall not exceed 2.20lbs

III. Water Pick-Up Weight: The tendency for a hose to absorb water while in a wet environment can create significant handling difficulties. When tested against the procedure listed in MIL-H- 24606B, the maximum weight gain shall not exceed 3.0 lbs. per 50’ length.

II. Kink Resistance

I. Kink Resistance Safety Factor: At 100PSI static, the hose shall withstand a 14” diameter, 180º bend without kinking.

II. Hose shall be able to pass a 34” doorway kink test while flowing 255-275 gpm.

xix.Heat resistance bears a direct relationship to the safe performance of the hose on the fire ground and as such will not be compromised.

I. When subjected to a static pressure of 100 PSI the hose shall be capable of safely withstanding a surface temperature of 1200º F (648º C) applied by a hot metal cube for a minimum of 45 seconds without bursting.

xx. If the hose that has been delivered by the manufacture & vendor fails to meet these specifications, it will be the responsibility of that manufacturer / vendor to pay for all shipping costs back to the hose manufacturing facility at no cost to the city or Fire Department.

c. Color Requirements: Tan, Blue, Green, Orange

C. 5-inch Fire Supply Hose Specifications (with and without Couplings)

1. MATERIALS & DESIGN

a. The hose to be supplied under this specification shall be constructed of premium quality, lightweight, abrasion resistant, high tensile synthetic materials designed for

BUSINESS SERVICES DEPARTMENT Page 13 of 49 ease of handling and maximum service life. Hose shall be designed to supply water from hydrants to fire pumping apparatus. All hoses must meet all minimum standards listed in NFPA 1961 Standard on Fire Hose, current Edition.

2. MANUFACTURING CONTROL

a. Hose manufacturer must have complete control over all facets of manufacture, including hose material construction and lining and cover properties. In-house testing and quality assurance policies shall be provided with the proposal.

3. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

a. DIAMETER - Hose diameter shall be 5 inches

b. LENGTH - Hose shall be provided in 50 and 100-foot sections

c. JACKET - Hose shall consist of a 100% synthetic high tensile yarn reinforcement, circular woven in a “twill configuration”. The woven reinforcement should be totally encased in a matrix of ozone resistant nitrile rubber utilizing a single, “through the weave” extrusion process resulting in a one-piece construction. The unitized finished product shall provide optimal abrasion resistance and rubber to yarn adhesion. Jacket color shall be bright yellow.

d. LINING - The lining shall be a seamless construction of synthetic nitrile rubber meeting the requirements of the current NFPA 1961, Standard on Fire Hose. Glues and adhesives shall not be considered acceptable.

e. WEIGHT, FLEXIBILITY, AND COMPACTNESS - Hose shall be lightweight, flexible, kink resistant, able to both fold and roll easily, and minimize storage space requirements, as per industry standards.

f. COUPLINGS - Couplings shall be Storz quick-disconnect, locking, with field repairable bindings. Bindings shall consist of a three-part collar secured by three recessed bolts preloaded at the factory. Collar shall be designed to prevent damage to bolt heads when hose is deployed, charged with water, and loaded onto a fire apparatus.

Couplings shall be easily assembled and disassembled using only an Allen wrench.

Proposer may be asked to demonstrate coupling replacement.

g. COLOR – Yellow

4. MARKINGS

a. Each section of hose shall have the following items stenciled in permanent black ink with one (1) inch high letters:

i. “SERVICE TEST TO 200 PSI PER NFPA 1962” at or near the center.

ii. Month and year of manufacture.

iii. Name or trademark and country of manufacturer

b. Both couplings on each section shall be stamped or laser engraved with a TFD property number. Tucson Fire shall provide the appropriate numbers.

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c. Each 100’ hose section shall have a permanent white band stenciled around the circumference every 25 feet. One 2” band shall be located at each of the 25’ and 75’ marks. At the 50’ mark, 2 x 2” bands will be stenciled, with a 2” gap between the bands.

5. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

a. All hose supplied shall meet minimum standards for twist in turns per 50 feet, warp, rise, ultimate tensile strength, ultimate and permanent elongation, lining and cover adhesion as described in NFPA 1961, current edition.

b. All hose supplied shall meet minimum standards for abrasion resistance as established by the Underwriters Laboratories Type Reciprocating Test, latest edition.

c. All hose supplied shall meet the following minimum hydrostatic test pressures, as outlined:

i. Service Test Pressure 200 psi

ii. Proof Test Pressure 400 psi

iii. Burst Test Pressure 600 psi

iv. Kink Test Pressure 300 psi

d. OTHER TEST REQUIREMENTS

i. All hose supplied must have successfully passed the following tests as outlined NFPA 1961, current edition:

I. Oven Aging Test

II. Ozone Resistance Test

III. Oil Immersion Test

IV. Cold Resistance Test

e. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

i. Offeror shall provide with their submittal complete performance and material specifications. Advertising material shall not be considered acceptable.

C.3. Category 2 - Nozzles

A. 1.75-inch Fire Attack Nozzle - Smooth Bore and Fog

1. Nozzle shut off will have 1.5” NH Free Swivel Inlet/1.5” NH Outlet capable of receiving either a fog or smooth bore tip.

2. 1-3/8” waterway.

3. Shall weigh no more than 2.8lbs.

4. Nozzle body will be constructed of hard coat anodized aluminum. Any additional material will be lightweight, high strength and comply with all NFPA 1964 Standards

5. Fixed gallonage fog tip- will have 1.5” NH inlet and 150 gpm flow at 50 psi nozzle pressure.

6. Fixed gallonage fog tip shall weigh no more than 2.35 lbs.

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7. 7/8” smooth bore tip- will have 1.5” NH inlet and160 gpm flow at 50 psi nozzle pressure.

8. 7/8” smooth bore tip shall weigh no more than 1.0 lbs.

9. The nozzle will have gone through a user evaluation with TFD members AND be the preferred product.

B. Nozzle- Fire Attack - Smooth Bore 2.5"

1. Nozzle shut off will have 2.5” NH Free Swivel Inlet/2.5” NH Outlet capable of receiving a smooth bore tip.

2. 2" waterway.

3. Shall weigh no more than 3.4lbs.

4. Nozzle body will be constructed of hard coat anodized aluminum. Any additional material will be lightweight, high strength and comply with all NFPA 1964 Standards.

5. 1-1/8" smooth bore tip- will have 2.5” NH inlet and 265 gpm flow at 50 psi nozzle pressure.

6. 1-1/8" smooth bore tip shall weigh no more than 1.65 lbs.

7. The nozzle will have gone through a subjective user evaluation with TFD members AND be the preferred product.

C.4. Category 3 - Miscellaneous Hose Appliances

A. The City of Tucson is requesting a catalog of items offered. Please provide your catalog including percentage off of each item. The following items will be addressed on the price page for evaluation purposes, but are not intended to limit the items offered in your proposed catalog:

1. Hose Reducer 2.5" to 1.5"

2. Hose Reducer 1.5" to 1" wildland

3. Double Female 2.5"

4. Double Male 2.5"

5. Gated Wye 2.5" to (2)1.5"

6. Siamese (2)2.5" to single 2.5"

7. Storz adapter 4.5"

8. Foam eductor 2"5 to 1.5"

9. Foam agitator

10. Wildland gated wye 1" to (2)1"

11. 2.5" gate valve (21 turn)

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D. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

D.1. DEFINITION OF KEY WORDS USED IN THE SOLICITATION

For purposes of this solicitation and any subsequent contract, the following terms have the meanings set forth below:

City:The City of Tucson, Arizona

Contract:The legal agreement(s) executed between City and the Successful Offeror(s). The Contract will be deemed to include all the conditions and requirements set forth in this solicitation and any Addenda to the solicitation, all the Special Terms and Conditions and Standard Terms and Conditions, and all the terms of the Offer submitted by Offeror as finally negotiated and accepted by the City.

Contractor/Consultant:A Successful Offeror that enters into a Contract with the City.

Contract Representative:The City employee or employees who have been designated to act as the City contact for this solicitation process and who are responsible for monitoring and overseeing the Contractor's performance under the Contract.

Business Services Director:The contracting authority for the City, authorized to sign contracts and addenda thereto on behalf of the City.

May: Indicates something that is not mandatory but permissible.

May not:The indicated party is prohibited from taking the action.

Must: The action or condition is required.

Offer:Any proposal, statement of qualifications, bid, or other submission provided by an Offeror in response to this Solicitation.

Offeror: Each individual or entity that submits an Offer in response to this solicitation.

Successful Offeror: An Offeror who received a Notice of Award or a Notice of Intent to Award from the City.

Will:The indicated party is promising to take the action or abide by the condition.

D.2. PRE-SUBMITTAL MEETING

A Pre-Submittal Meeting will be held at the date and time stated on the cover page of this solicitation, if such a date and time is provided. Attendance at this meeting is not mandatory, but written minutes and/or notes regarding the meeting will NOT be provided, so attendance is encouraged. The purpose of this meeting will be to clarify the contents of this solicitation in order to prevent any misunderstanding of the City's position.

D.3. INQUIRIES

Any questions about this solicitation or the proposed Contract must be presented at the Pre-Submittal Meeting, if there is one (see above), or submitted in writing, via email, or through the online bidding system, to the Contract Officer by the Question Submission Deadline. The email must refer to the solicitation number and the paragraph number of the provision that the question concerns. The Contract

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Officer may respond by email or may, if they deem it appropriate, address the question in a solicitation addendum or response through the question and answer portal in the online bidding system. Offeror may not rely on oral interpretations or clarifications about the solicitation; only questions answered in an email by the Contract Officer, posted through the online bidding system, or posted as a formal solicitation addendum will be binding.

D.4. ADDENDUM OF SOLICITATION

Solicitation Addenda will be posted on the City’s link to the online bidding website. Offeror is responsible for checking the webpage regularly for new solicitation addenda and must acknowledge each addendum to this solicitation in its submittal. Please note that vendors who have registered with the Business Services Department at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/tucson-az and follow the City of Tucson will receive email notifications of solicitation addenda.

D.5. UNDERSTANDING SCOPE OF WORK

Before submitting an Offer to this solicitation, Offeror must familiarize itself with the Scope of Work, laws, regulations, physical conditions, and other factors affecting the obligations – including the expense and difficulty of fulfilling those obligations – that Offeror will have under the Contract if awarded to Offeror. No adjustment to the financial or other terms of the Contract will be justified by Offeror’s failure to fully understand or appreciate the Contract requirements or other factors affecting Contract performance.

D.6. PREPARATION OF OFFER

A. Form and Organization. If Offer forms are included in this Solicitation, Offeror’s Submittal must be on those forms. Supporting documentation must be arranged in a manner that follows and clearly refers to corresponding sections of the solicitation. Offeror may copy the submittal forms in order to complete them electronically but may not alter or rearrange them or change any paragraph designations.

B. Confidential Information. Any information in its submittal that Offeror wishes to be treated as confidential must be clearly marked “CONFIDENTIAL.”

C. Offer Contents. Offeror’s submittal must contain responses to all sections of this solicitation, any Offer forms provided must be completed and any requested supporting documentation must be attached.

D. Signatures. Offeror must include in their submittal signed copies of the Offer and Acceptance page. Any cover letter accompanying the proposal documents must be signed. Offeror must initial each erasure, interlineation or other modification in the submittal. The person signing and initialing on behalf of Offeror must be a person authorized to legally bind Offeror.

E. Prices. Where a unit price is provided it will govern over any erroneous extension of the price.

F. Time Periods. Periods of time, stated as a number of days, will be calendar days unless specifically stated otherwise.

G. Accuracy. Mistakes in preparation of its submittal confers on Offeror no right to modify or withdraw its submittal after the Submittal Deadline.

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H. Cost of Preparation. The City will not reimburse Offeror for the cost of developing, presenting, submitting or providing any response to this solicitation.

I. Subcontractors. Offeror must, in their submittal, list any subcontractors that it will utilize in the performance of the Contract if they are awarded the Contract and must describe their qualifications in detail.

J. Incomplete Information. Failure to include all requested information may have a negative impact on the evaluation of Offeror’s submittal.

D.7. PAYMENT DISCOUNTS

Payment discount periods shall be computed from the date of receipt of the material/service or correct invoice, whichever is later, to the date City’s payment warrant is mailed. Unless freight and other charges are itemized, any discount provided shall be taken on full amount of invoice. Payment discounts of twenty-one calendar days or more shall be deducted from the proposed price in determining the price points. However, the City shall be entitled to take advantage of any payment discount offered by a vendor provided payment is made within the discount period. The payment discount shall apply to all purchases and to all payment methods.

D.8. TAXES

The City is exempt from federal excise tax, including the federal transportation tax, but is not exempt from any other taxes, including state and local sales and excise taxes.

D.9. EXCEPTIONS TO CONTRACT PROVISIONS

By submitting an offer in response to this solicitation, Offeror is offering to enter into the Contract with the City. If Offeror wishes to modify any Contract terms and conditions, Offeror must, in its Offer, clearly identify the changes it is requesting. No requested modification will be deemed accepted by the City unless and until the City’s Business Services Director or their designee expressly accepts it in writing.

D.10. PUBLIC RECORD

Any documents submitted by Offeror in response to this solicitation will become the property of the City.

Except as set forth below with respect to Confidential Information, the Submittal will be deemed to be a public record available for review by the public after the award notification.

D.11. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

The City is obligated to abide by the Arizona Public Records Law, A.R.S. §§ 39-101 through 39-161. If Offeror believes that any portion of its Offer, specification, protest or correspondence contains information that is confidential and subject to being withheld from disclosure in the event that the City receives a public records request to which the record is responsive, Offeror must, when the record is submitted, provide the Contract Officer written notification of that fact. The records or portions of records that Offeror wishes to be treated as confidential must also be clearly marked “CONFIDENTIAL” on their face. Pricing will not be treated as confidential.

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If the City, after award notification, receives a public-records request the scope of which includes a document submitted by Offeror and marked "CONFIDENTIAL", the Contract Officer will make a written determination regarding whether the document will be provided to the requestor. If the Contract Officer determines that the document should be released, City will notify Offeror in writing. Unless Offeror, within 10 days after the date of that notice, obtains and provides to City an order from a court of competent jurisdiction prohibiting the City from releasing the documents, the City may release the documents without any liability to Offeror.

D.12. WHEN AND HOW TO SUBMIT OFFERS

In order to be considered, Offeror must, no later than the Offer Submittal Deadline, submit its Offer electronically through the City’s online bidding system:

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/tucson-az

NOTE: THE ENTIRE OFFER MUST BE IN "“SUBMITTED"” STATUS IN THE CITY’S ONLINE

BIDDING SYSTEM IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. RESPONSES THAT HAVE BEEN CREATED

IN THE SYSTEM, BUT THAT ARE NOT IN "“SUBMITTED"” STATUS BY THE OFFER SUBMITTAL

DEADLINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

D.13. CERTIFICATION OF NONCOLLUSION; CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Offeror will not communicate, orally or in writing, with any member of the Mayor and Council, or with any City staff outside the Procurement Division of the Business Services Department, regarding this Solicitation. By submitting an Offer, Offeror warrants that:

A. Preparation and submission of the submittal did not involve collusion or other anti-competitive practices.

B. Offeror has not given, offered to give, nor intends to give at any time hereafter, any economic opportunity, future employment, gift, loan, gratuity, special discount, trip, favor, meal or service to a public servant in connection with this solicitation.

C. No person has been employed or retained to solicit or secure a Contract under this solicitation upon a promise of a commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee.

D. No employee of the City involved in this Solicitation process, or any family member of such an employee, has any substantial financial interest in Offeror’s firm. No member of the City of Tucson Mayor and Council who has, or whose family member has, any substantial financial interest in Offeror’s firm will participate in any action taken by the Mayor and Council with respect to this Contract. The terms “relative” and “substantial interest” have the meanings assigned in A.R.S. § 38-502

The City may disqualify Offeror from further participation in the solicitation process if the City determines that any City employee or official involved in this Solicitation process has an actual or apparent conflict of interest or if Offeror has engaged in any collusion or anti-competitive practices.

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D.14. WITHDRAWAL OF OFFER; BINDING OFFER

By submitting an Offer in response to this Solicitation, Offeror is offering to enter into the Contract with the City. Offeror may withdraw a submitted Offer at any time prior to the Offer Submittal Deadline.

Telephonic or oral withdrawals are not effective.

Offeror cannot withdraw an Offer that is in “submitted” status as of the Offer Submittal Deadline unless the Director of the Business Services Department consents in writing to the withdrawal. The Offer will be irrevocable for 90 days after the Offer Submittal Deadline.

D.15. DISCUSSIONS

The City may, at its discretion, conduct discussions with Offeror for the purpose of eliminating minor irregularities, informalities, or apparent clerical mistakes in Offeror’s submittal in order to clarify the offer and assure full understanding of, and responsiveness to, solicitation requirements.

D.16. VENDOR REGISTRATION; BUSINESS LICENSE

In order to be eligible for award of a Contract, Offeror must:

A. Register with the City’s Business Services Department. Registration can be completed at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/tucson-az

B. Obtain a City of Tucson Business License or a written determination from the City's Business License Section that a license is not required. For questions contact the City's Business License Section at

(520) 791-4566 or email at license@tucsonaz.gov mailto:license@tucsonaz.gov

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E. OFFER EVALUATION AND CONTRACT AWARD

E.1. PROPOSAL EVALUATION CRITERIA – (listed in relative order of importance)

A. Method of Approach

B. Price Proposal

C. Qualifications & Experience

E.2. INTERVIEWS

The City may interview some or all of the offerors at any point during the evaluation process. If interviews are conducted, information provided during the interview process will be taken into consideration in the evaluation process. The City will not reimburse the Offeror for any costs Offeror incurs during its participation in the interview process.

E.3. ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATIONS

The City may undertake any additional investigations it deems appropriate to evaluate the competence and financial stability of any offeror.

E.4. OTHER INFORMATION

Information that evaluation committee members have about an offeror beyond what is provided in the offeror’s Offer may be taken into consideration during the evaluation process.

E.5. PRICE

A. Tax Offset Policy. If applicable under Section 28-18(6) or Section 28-17(7)(d) of the Tucson Procurement Code, the City will include the amount of all business privilege taxes other than the City’s in evaluating the pricing component of each Offer.

B. Payment Discounts. Any discounts offered by Offeror for payments made within 21 calendar days or more will be deducted from the proposed price in evaluating an offeror’s pricing.

However, the City may take advantage of any early- or timely-payment discounts offered by a vendor. Any proposed payment discount will apply to all purchases and to all payment methods

E.6. CITY’S RIGHT TO WAIVE DEFECTS OR REJECT OFFERS

Notwithstanding any other provision of this solicitation, the City may:

A. Waive any immaterial defect or informality; or

B. Reject any or all submittals, or portions thereof; or

C. Reissue the solicitation.

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E.7. CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS

At the City’s discretion, it may negotiate with one or more responsible offerors to agree upon the final conditions, terms and price of the Contract. In doing so, the City will treat offerors fairly and will not disclose to any offeror information from responses submitted by other offerors. Exclusive or concurrent negotiations do not constitute a contract award and do not confer any rights to the offerors participating in such negotiations. In the event the City deems that negotiations are not progressing, the City may formally terminate these negotiations and may enter into concurrent or exclusive negotiations with the next most qualified firm(s).

E.8. AWARD OF CONTRACT

A Contract is created when, and only when, it is formally awarded, which occurs when the Business Services Director and the City Attorney sign the Offer and Acceptance page of the Successful Offeror’s submittal. When a Contract is awarded, the City will send the Contractor a Notice of Award.

The City may first issue a Notice of Intent to Award to the Successful Offeror(s). Offeror, if it receives a Notice of Intent to Award from the City, must sign and file with the City, within ten (10) days after receipt of the Notice, all documents necessary for execution of the Contract. A Notice of Intent to Award does not create a contract. Only a subsequent formal award, as described above, creates a Contract.

E.9. MULTIPLE AWARDS

The City, at its sole discretion, may award multiple Contracts.

E.10. SUBMITTAL RESULTS

After the City issues a Notice of Award, the City will post the name(s) of the Successful Offeror(s) on the Business Services Department’s Internet site at https://procurement.opengov.com/portalucson-az/contracts

E.11. PROTESTS

Any interested party, may, in accordance with Article IX of the Tucson Procurement Code, protest either this solicitation or the award of a Contract under this solicitation. A protest based on alleged improprieties in this solicitation must be filed no later than five (5) working days before the Proposal Submittal Deadline. A protest of a proposed or actual award must be filed no later than ten (10) calendar days after the City issues a Notice of Intent to Award or, if no Notice of Intent to Award is issued, after the City issues a Notice of Award.

A protest must be made in writing and filed with the Contract Officer. It must include:

A. The name, address, and telephone number of the protestant;

B. The signature of the protestant or its representative;

C. The solicitation or Contract number;

D. A detailed statement of the legal and factual grounds for the protest along with copies of all relevant documents; and https://procurement.opengov.com/portalucson-az/contracts https://procurement.opengov.com/portalucson-az/contracts

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E. The form of relief requested.

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F. EVALUATION PHASES

No. Evaluation Criteria Scoring Method Weight (Points)

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1. Method of Approach

Category 1: Fire Hoses (Attack and Supply Hose)

The Offeror shall provide a detailed point-by-point response to the scope of work and to each of the requirements of the Technical Specifications:

A. Where applicable - Identify if you are able to comply and if you take Exception to the requirement indicate why you take Exception and why the Exception should be considered by the City.

B. Describe the ordering method.

C. Describe any alternative methods for purchase, such as internet ordering, etc.

D. Provide a method for delivery of products.

E. Describe your policy for monitoring defects and repairing/replacing defective boots.

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