Bid No. 245011 Fire Hose 2. 5

The City of Salem, Oregon, in partnership with Marion County, is seeking bids for Bid No. 245011 to procure 2 1/2" fire hoses for the Salem Fire Department. The procurement involves acquiring 20 each of orange and yellow double-jacketed fire hoses with specific technical requirements, including precise dimensions, construction standards, color specifications, markings, linings, couplings, and performance standards. Bidders must submit a notarized Certificate of Compliance demonstrating that their proposed fire hoses meet or exceed all detailed product specifications. The contract will be an initial 12-month term beginning July 1, 2024, with the potential for up to four additional one-year renewal options. Bidders are required to review the City's contractor disclosure requirements and submit their proposals, with the original bid closing date changed from April 17, 2024, to April 24, 2024, at 11:00 AM local time. The bid opening will be conducted via Zoom on April 24, 2024, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time, and the City reserves the right to cancel the procurement or reject any or all bids if deemed in the best interest of the City.

The solicitation has no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and there are no identified incumbent vendors or current contractors. The City will apply a reciprocal preference to non-resident bidders, and pricing will be firm for the initial contract term, with potential increases or decreases during renewal terms based on an escalation/de-escalation clause. While the total contract amount is not explicitly specified, the Sample Goods Agreement indicates a "Type Agreement Amount" for the fire hoses. The successful bidder, SEAWESTERN INC., is intended to be awarded the contract on May 2, 2024, and will be required to maintain liability insurance coverage and comply with nondiscrimination and employment laws. The provider must also provide warranties on the goods and understand that the City reserves the right to terminate the agreement for convenience or with cause. Pricing and specific contract terms will be detailed in the final agreement, which incorporates the Invitation for Bids and the selected provider's proposal.