Fire Hose

The Pasadena Fire Department (PFD) is seeking bids to establish a five-year contract for the procurement of fire hoses to replace and replenish departmental stock. The solicitation specifically requires the purchase of three distinct hose types: 90 yellow 1 3/4" x 50' hoses, 180 red 1 3/4" x 50' hoses, and 15 green 1 3/4" x 75' hoses, all of which must be manufactured by Key Hose and meet stringent NFPA 1961 standards. The contract will allow PFD personnel to place orders throughout the term, with actual order quantities potentially varying from estimated amounts. Key technical specifications include requirements for tensile strength, elongation, aging resistance, and specific performance characteristics. The bid was released on February 23, 2023, with a question submission deadline of March 3, 2023, and a bid submission deadline of March 7, 2023 at 2:00 pm, to be received electronically through the City's eProcurement Portal. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest Grand Total Price, with potential price adjustments limited to the Consumer Price Index after the first contract year.

The contract includes several set-aside and compliance requirements, particularly emphasizing HUD Section 3 program goals for employment and contracting opportunities. Contractors must meet specific benchmarks, including 25% of total labor hours worked by Section 3 workers and 5% by Targeted Section 3 workers, with a focus on low-income individuals and public housing residents. Income limits for Los Angeles County in fiscal year 2022 are specified, ranging from extremely low income (below $25,050/year) to low income (below $66,750/year). Vendors must complete various forms demonstrating compliance with equal employment opportunity standards, non-discrimination policies, and workforce diversity. Contractors are required to provide a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov, with a warning that failure to include this identifier may result in a non-responsive bid. The city will retain 5% of the contract amount until labor standards enforcement is complete, and non-compliance could result in contract termination or suspension from future HUD-assisted contracts. While specific award value is not directly stated, the contract is structured to accommodate ongoing fire hose replacement needs based on historical departmental usage.