Hose and Ladder Testing

The Unified Fire Authority (UFA) is requesting quotations for physical inspections, pressure tests, and test documentation on fire hoses and ground ladders, with quotations due July 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. MST via the Bonfire platform (U3P Utah Public Procurement Place).

The scope covers inspections and testing per NFPA 1930 Standard on approximately 82,000 feet of fire hose and 2,700 feet of ground ladders annually based on prior-year volumes. Testing is performed at one or two predetermined UFA facilities during non-winter months, typically late March through end of October. The contract term runs July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029, with two optional one-year renewals available.

Pricing must be quoted on a per-foot basis for fire hose testing and ground ladder testing separately. Final test documentation is due within twenty days of completed service. Contractors must submit current W-9 forms, applicable municipal business licenses, DOPL licenses if applicable, certificates of general liability insurance, and evidence of workers compensation coverage. Quotations must address specific process questions regarding pressure regulation methods, gauge types and calibration procedures, inventory tracking systems, equipment redundancy plans, and any value-added services offered.

Award will be made to the lowest responsible supplier meeting specifications, with evaluation considering product quality, conformity to specifications, delivery time, discount terms, and other criteria outlined in the RFQ. UFA reserves the right to accept any item or group of items, award multiple contracts if in its best interest, reject any or all quotations, cancel the invitation prior to award, and purchase selected brands regardless of price if determined to best suit UFA needs. Quotations must be signed to be accepted. No public opening is scheduled; award information may be publicly reviewed after contract award.