Fire Hose, Bid # 2025-28

The City of Shelton in Fairfield County, Connecticut, is soliciting bids for a Fire Hose procurement under Bid # 2025-28, with a specific focus on acquiring multiple types and sizes of fire hoses for the city's Fire Department. The procurement opportunity is structured as an Invitation to Bid (ITB) and will be open from April 24, 2025, at 12:00:00 PM EDT to May 23, 2025, at 11:00:00 AM EDT. Potential vendors must register through the City of Shelton's OpenGov procurement portal to participate in the bidding process. The delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, indicating that the vendor is responsible for delivering the fire hoses to the specified location. Interested vendors can obtain additional information by contacting Elizabeth Saint John at 203-924-1555 or e.saintjohn@cityofshelton.org. While the solicitation document does not provide extensive details about specific line items or exact quantities, it suggests that vendors should be prepared to offer various fire hose specifications to meet the Fire Department's needs.

The procurement opportunity appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions based on the available documentation. No information is provided about incumbent vendors, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or specific integration needs with existing infrastructure. The solicitation does not outline a specific budget range or estimated total contract value for the fire hose procurement. Payment terms are noted as "Vendor Specified," which provides flexibility for potential bidders in proposing their financial arrangements. Vendors interested in participating must carefully review the Justification attachment for detailed registration instructions and ensure they can meet the city's fire hose requirements. The open and inclusive nature of the bidding process suggests that multiple vendors may have the opportunity to compete for this contract, with the city likely selecting the most advantageous proposal based on factors such as price, quality, and compliance with specifications.