Hoses & Nozzles for Two Fire Engines

Newton County Board of Commissioners is seeking sealed bids for hoses and nozzles for two fire engines through Request for Bid (RFB 25-14), with electronic submissions required through Bonfire's Electronic Submission Portal by 9:00 AM local time on December 16, 2024. The procurement involves specific fire equipment for the county's fire department, with Ten-8 Fire and Safety LLC emerging as the anticipated lowest bidder. Contractors must possess a valid Georgia business license and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence for general liability and commercial automobile liability, as well as statutory worker's compensation insurance with $1,000,000 employer's liability coverage. Bid documents are available digitally at no cost through the county website or by contacting Randi Fincher, with hard copy formats available for a non-refundable $25.00 fee. The county reserves the right to reject any or all bids based on specific evaluation factors outlined in the Request for Bid, with the total anticipated purchase value of $137,800 already allocated in the Capital Fund.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The current solicitation appears to be open to qualified vendors meeting the specified insurance and licensing requirements. Ten-8 Fire and Safety LLC is identified as the recommended vendor for this procurement, suggesting they have met all necessary qualifications and provided the most competitive bid. The purchase is specifically for fire hoses and nozzles to be integrated with two existing fire engines, with materials to be delivered according to the vendor's price sheet. The procurement is scheduled for final board approval at the January 7, 2025 Board meeting, with Fire Chief Royce Turner presenting the recommendation. The budgeted amount of $137,800 represents the total anticipated expenditure for the fire equipment, which has been pre-approved in the current capital budget without requiring additional funding or matching requirements.