DFD – Firefighting Hose Line, Inspection & Repair

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement, on behalf of the Detroit Fire Department, is requesting proposals for firefighting hose line inspection and repair services under RFP 546441, with proposals due July 30, 2026 and questions due July 14. Detroit Equalization Credits of up to 10 points are available for qualifying Detroit-based, headquartered, resident-owned, and small or micro business concerns.

The scope includes supply of new, unused, factory-coupled, wet-tested fire hose in specified diameters and lengths: approximately 300 units per calendar year of 50-foot 1-1/2" attack hose, 200 units of 50-foot 2-1/2" attack hose, 150 units of 50-foot 4" hose, 150 units of 50-foot 5" hose, and 150 units of 25-foot 5" soft suction hose. All hose must meet NFPA 1961 specifications, carry ISO-9001, UL-19, and FM approvals, feature Detroit Thread couplings with three rocker lugs, and include a minimum two-year all-hazards warranty and ten-year manufacturer's warranty with lifetime warranty against liner delamination. Products must be woven, assembled, coupled, and tested in the United States by a U.S.-owned company. Hose must be delivered within 90 days of purchase order receipt.

Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of ten years' experience providing fire hose and warranty support, maintain a branch or servicing facility within 50 miles of Detroit, and establish a minimum five-year working relationship with manufacturers of quoted items. The contract term is two years with any renewal options requiring Detroit City Council approval and Chief Procurement Officer signature. The City anticipates one or multiple awards. Technical proposals are evaluated on relevant experience (25 points), capacity (20 points), strength of proposal (25 points), past performance (25 points), and pricing (5 points). Payment follows the City of Detroit Prompt Payment Ordinance with NET 30 terms. Awarded contractors must maintain commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000, and errors and omission cyber liability of $1,000,000 per claim/$5,000,000 aggregate. Proposals must remain firm for 120 days from due date.