3PA5Y00133 VTC Engine Outfitting

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) issued Request for Quote (RFQ) Package #3PA5Y00133 on February 6, 2026, seeking engine outfitting equipment for CAL FIRE's Ventura Training Center facility located in Camarillo, California, in Ventura County. The procurement solicits hoses, nozzles, brass hose adapters, valves, lights, and tools to outfit fire engine vehicles, with all hoses required to meet or exceed NFPA 1961 standards, nozzles to meet NFPA 1964 standards, and hose adapters to meet NFPA 1963 standards. Specific deliverables include 32 units of 1.75-inch coupled NH fire hose in 50-foot lengths, 32 units of 2.5-inch coupled NH fire hose (in 25-foot and 50-foot configurations), 6 units of 4-inch coupled NH fire hose (in 25-foot and 50-foot configurations), 6 barrel nozzles, 2 ball valve shutoffs, 2 deck-mounted monitors with lighting, 2 portable water monitors, various brass adapters and valves, 2 portable scene lights with 10,000-lumen capacity, 2 red portable scene lights, 2 vinyl salvage covers, 2 vinyl hall runners, 2 canvas debris carriers, and 2 wrench holder sets with hydrant tools. The RFQ will be awarded on an "All or None" basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all administrative and technical requirements. All bids must be submitted by 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time on February 19, 2026, with written questions due by 2:00 PM PST on February 11, 2026, and responses provided by 4:00 PM PST on February 14, 2026. Equipment must be delivered to 2800 Wright Road, Camarillo, CA 93010, with pricing valid for a minimum of 60 days from the signature date. Bidders must submit a completed Cost Quote Sheet along with supporting documentation, including California STD 204 Payee Data Record, proof of California Seller's Permit, CAL FIRE-720 Darfur Contracting Act Vendor Certification, Bidder Declaration, CalRecycle Form 74 certifying postconsumer recycled-content percentages, and California Small Business or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise certification if applicable.

The procurement includes set-asides for California-certified Small Businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, with bidders claiming such certifications required to provide supporting documentation. Bidders claiming preferences under the Enterprise Zone Act, Target Area Contract Preference Act, or Local Agency Military Base Recovery Area Act must complete and submit appropriate certification forms. All bidders must complete the Darfur Contracting Act Vendor Certification, with scrutinized companies either obtaining written permission from the Department of General Services or certifying they do not meet the definition of a scrutinized company under Public Contract Code Sections 10475-10481. The solicitation does not identify incumbent vendors or existing contractors requiring integration. Bidders must comply with the Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003, recycled content plastic trash bag certification requirements, and state and federal air and water pollution control laws, with non-compliance resulting in bid rejection or contract sanctions. In the event of a tie in pricing, the Procurement Official will conduct a coin toss, witnessed by a state employee, to determine the award. The RFQ documents do not specify an estimated contract value or budget range for this engine outfitting equipment procurement.