Fire Hose

The City of Madison, Wisconsin Finance Department Purchasing Services is soliciting quotations for fire hose through Request for Quotation #4743-0-2018-BP on behalf of the Fire Department. The procurement seeks five specific line items of fire hose, including 20-30 sections of 50-foot 5-inch large diameter double jacket fire hose with Storz couplings, 20-30 sections of 50-foot 1.5-inch double jacket fire hose with NST couplings, 10-20 sections of 50-foot 2-inch KEY Combat Ready hose, 30-40 sections of 50-foot 2.5-inch double jacket fire hose with NST couplings, and 10-20 sections of 50-foot 1-inch KEY Combat Ready hose. All hoses must meet NFPA 1961 and Underwriter's Laboratories standards, with specific requirements for material options including nylon versus blend, rubber-lined EPDM liners, abrasion resistance, and color options. The solicitation was released on September 4, 2018, with a submission deadline of September 18, 2018, at 2:00 PM CST. Evaluation criteria include cost, quality, workmanship, compatibility, warranty, delivery, past performance, and service capability. Quotes must be submitted via email, mail, or fax, with bid prices valid through December 31, 2019.

The procurement includes a local vendor preference scoring advantage for suppliers registered as of the bid due date. Non-North American sourced hoses will not be accepted due to compliance verification concerns. The contract includes a comprehensive 10-year warranty, and bidders must complete Price Proposal Form A and Bidder Information Form B with delivery timeline estimates. Prices must be delivered prices including shipping charges FOB Madison. The City reserves the right to award to the most advantageous bidder, with quotes remaining valid for 90 days after the due date. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves multiple line items of fire hose with varying specifications. The procurement contact is Brian Pittelli from City of Madison Purchasing Services, who can be reached at (608) 267-4969 or bpittelli@cityofmadison.com for any additional inquiries or clarifications about the solicitation.