Bid # 6000003228 - Supply and Deliver Fire Hoses and Fittings to Various Port Authority Warehouses in NY and NJ - Two (2) Year Requirements Contract

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is issuing Bid #6000003228 for a two-year requirements contract to supply and deliver fire hoses and fittings to multiple Port Authority warehouses located across New York and New Jersey. The procurement encompasses approximately 30 line items including various fire hose types ranging from 1.5 inches to 2.5 inches in diameter in lengths of 25 feet and 50 feet, along with fittings, couplings, nozzles, racks, dryers, carts, covers, and related equipment as defined by NIGP codes 34008, 34032, and 34064. Estimated quantities include 463 units of 1.5-inch by 50-foot hoses with FM 500 LB test capability, 351 units of 2.5-inch by 50-foot hoses, and numerous smaller quantities of fittings and accessories. The contract commences approximately April 2, 2026, with delivery required within ten business days after receipt of order to nine specified warehouse locations between 7:00 AM and 2:30 PM. Pricing must be submitted in fully delivered, FOB format in United States dollars quoted to two decimal places, with unit prices remaining firm for the first six months and subject to adjustment thereafter only with documented manufacturer evidence and Port Authority approval, with increases capped at 10 percent per adjustment period. The bid deadline is March 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with electronic submission required exclusively through the Bonfire platform at https://panynj.bonfirehub.com/portal/. The Port Authority estimates an average of five deliveries per month but guarantees no minimum quantities or dollar commitments, and reserves the right to add or delete delivery locations within a 25-mile radius from the Statue of Liberty.

Bidders must comply with non-discrimination requirements and the Port Authority's Code of Ethics for Vendors, and are required to submit certification of environmentally preferable products and practices and demonstrate good faith outreach efforts for MBE/WBE/SDVOB participation. Vendors must be enrolled in the Port Authority's ACH system for electronic payment, with payment terms set at net 30 days. Samples may be required at bidder expense for alternate-equal products, and failure to submit samples within seven business days may result in bid rejection. All invoices must be emailed to Accounts_Payable_Invoices@panynj.gov with backup delivery receipts, and deliveries must be accompanied by original packing slips containing the Port Authority purchase order number, stock number, item descriptions, quantities, and vendor invoice numbers. The solicitation documents note that no specific pricing terms, award amounts, set-asides, or funding sources are detailed in the advertisement, and prospective bidders experiencing technical difficulties may contact the Port Authority's bid assistance team at bids@panynj.gov or by telephone at (212) 435-4600.