DEM FY27 Fire Hose Packs

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is soliciting quotations for 100 forestry hose packs for the Division of Forest Environment's Forest Fire Program Hose Loan Program under RFQ 27006885, with proposals due August 31, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT and a questions deadline of August 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. A minimum of 15 percent MBE participation is required.

Each hose pack must accommodate three hose lengths and function as a portable backpack with a capacity of 3,200 cubic inches. Specifications call for overall dimensions of 16 inches length by 18 inches width by 11 inches depth; red cordura nylon construction with double stitching; padded shoulder straps; exterior zipper pocket; web carrying handles; protective flap; and reflective material. Pricing must be quoted as a single, firm unit price per hose pack with free on board delivery to destination including inside delivery at no additional charge.

Awarded vendors must maintain general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence, workers' compensation of $100,000 each accident, and automobile liability of $1 million per occurrence. The State will withhold a contract administrative fee of 0.33 percent of total annual spend upon invoice payment. Vendor registration in Ocean State Procures (www.ridop.ri.gov) is mandatory, and all responses must be submitted electronically through that platform. The State reserves the right to make one or multiple awards or reject all bids. All vendors must submit specifications with bids and complete a vendor certification questionnaire addressing ownership, conflicts of interest, licensing, insurance maintenance, and compliance with state laws. Contract terms are subject to fiscal year appropriations.