Firefighting Hoses, Nozzles, and Accessories

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Department is seeking competitive sealed bids for a one-year term agreement to procure firefighting hoses, nozzles, and accessories through Invitation to Bid (ITB-26-00009). The solicitation specifically requires brand-specific equipment from manufacturers like Snaptite, Key Hose, Kochek, and Elkhart Brass, with no substitutions permitted. Qualified contractors must be authorized distributors capable of providing new, unused equipment that meets National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards 1961 and 1962. The bid is due on November 13, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time and will be accepted exclusively through the county's electronic bidding system (Euna Procurement). Evaluation will focus on identifying the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements, with contractors required to deliver goods within 24 weeks of receiving a purchase order to 9440 East Columbus Drive in Tampa, Florida.

The procurement opportunity includes several compliance requirements that may restrict bidder eligibility. Vendors must complete and submit a Drug-Free Workplace Form certifying compliance with Florida Statute 287.087, a Substitute W-9 form for tax identification, and an Affidavit of Compliance denying business relationships with specified foreign countries including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, and Syria. The contract, with an estimated project budget of $152,085.05, may be utilized not only by Hillsborough County but also by the Hillsborough County Governmental Purchasing Council, which includes multiple local government agencies. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the county emphasizes vendor compliance with legal and regulatory standards. Bid prices must remain fixed for the entire contract term and include all warranties and shipping costs, with the county making no guarantees of minimum total purchase volume.