Attack Fire Hoses

The City of Pittsburgh's Office of Management & Budget, acting on behalf of the Bureau of Fire, is soliciting bids for a comprehensive procurement of Attack Fire Hoses through Invitation for Bid #2022-IFB-233. The procurement involves a one-time purchase of multiple fire attack hoses with specific technical requirements, including 2.5" and 1.75" hoses in various colors (purple, blue, yellow, orange, green, red) with Pittsburgh Six Thread and National Standard Thread specifications. Total quantities include 50 purple 2.5" hoses, 258 blue 2.5" hoses, and varying quantities of 1.75" hoses ranging from 4 to 184 per color and length. Vendors must provide unit costs for each hose type with shipping costs included in the proposal, and the hoses must be specifically from Snaptite Ponn Gladiator with exact manufacturer part numbers, with no alternative manufacturers permitted. Key requirements include a three-year all-hazard warranty, laser-etched hose identification, and customer-specified stenciling. The bid was released on September 29, 2022, with questions due by October 6, 2022, and the final response deadline set for October 27, 2022, at 2:00 pm.

The procurement includes provisions for equal opportunity participation, with specific goals for minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned business enterprises. Purchase orders will be F.O.B. Destination, and the City will not pay separate shipping, handling, or delivery fees. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive nature of the hose procurement suggests a significant investment in fire department equipment. The strict manufacturer specifications and technical requirements indicate a preference for high-quality, standardized equipment that meets specific municipal fire safety standards. The bid appears to be restricted to vendors who can precisely meet the Snaptite Ponn Gladiator specifications, potentially limiting competition to a select group of manufacturers or authorized distributors. The procurement aims to enhance the City of Pittsburgh's Bureau of Fire's equipment inventory with standardized, high-performance fire attack hoses that meet rigorous municipal safety and operational requirements.