Fire Engine Hoses

The City of DeLand in Volusia County, Florida, is pursuing a sole source procurement for fire engine hoses through a Notice of Intent to waive the standard solicitation process. The procurement specifically targets multiple fire hose types and configurations from AEST Fire & Safety, including Mercedes Super II 2" x 75' hoses with black anodized couplings, Mercedes MegaFlow 4" hoses with anodized couplings and iReflect lock levers, Mercedes MegaFlow breather hoses, and Mercedes KrakenEXO hoses in various sizes ranging from 1.75" to 4" in diameter and 50' to 100' in length. Vendors interested in offering equivalent alternative solutions must submit responses electronically through Vendorlink (www.myvendorlink.com) or DemandStar (demandstar.com) by December 11, 2025, at 4:00 PM. Responses should be directed to Corey McMillen at mcmillenc@deland.org or purchasing@deland.org. The City reserves the right to request additional information regarding vendor qualifications and financial capabilities, with the primary evaluation criteria focused on determining whether bona fide competition exists for the specified fire hose products.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were identified in the procurement documentation. The notice does not disclose any incumbent contractors or specify existing infrastructure requirements for integration. While the procurement appears targeted specifically at AEST Fire & Safety, the City has left open the possibility for alternative vendors to demonstrate equivalent product capabilities. No specific contract value, budget range, or funding sources were disclosed in the notice. The final procurement decision will be contingent upon City staff's determination that the sole source justification remains valid and that the specified commodities are exclusively available from AEST Fire & Safety, with the purchasing manager potentially recommending contract approval to the City Commission. The lack of detailed financial information suggests this may be a preliminary notice designed to validate market conditions before formal procurement proceedings.