Hose and Fittings

Long Beach Utilities Department is requesting quotations on hoses, fittings, custom hose assemblies, and related hydraulic and pneumatic components across 82 line items, with quotes due September 25, 2024 via email to centralprocurement@lbutilities.org. A local-vendor requirement mandates that contractors maintain a business location within a 15-mile radius of LBU's Operations Service Center.

The scope includes hoses, fittings, clamps, valves, and gauges with percentage discounts on products from major manufacturers including Kuriyama, Dixon, Brennan, Gates, Reelcraft, Bendix, Lincoln, Continental, Alkon, and Flexhaust. All items must be new and unused with a 90-day warranty covering defects. Contractors must be authorized distributors or provide a formal letter of manufacturer certification guaranteeing warranty compliance. Contractors must obtain a valid Long Beach Business License and California Contractor's License prior to contract execution.

The contract term is one year with pricing and discounts remaining firm throughout. Delivery is required within two business days of order placement to the Long Beach Water Division or Long Beach Treatment Plant, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., with liquidated damages of $50 per calendar day for missed schedules. Contractors must maintain adequate inventory for emergency orders and provide 24-hour emergency will-call service.

Contractors must carry comprehensive general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and automobile liability coverage of $500,000. Award will be based on unit prices and percentage discounts with no minimum order requirements. Payment is made within 30 days of invoice receipt following delivery and acceptance. The RFQ reserves the right to reject all quotes, award single or multiple contracts, and terminate at any time. All delivery fees must be included in quoted prices; no sales tax applies.