Hydraulic Hose, Fittings, & Related Parts

Salt Lake City Corporation's Purchasing and Contracts Division is seeking qualified contractors to provide hydraulic hoses, fittings, and related parts through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered SLCI18038. The procurement is specifically for Gates brand hydraulic hoses or approved equivalent parts, to be used by the Fleet Management Division on an as-needed basis over a 5-year agreement period. The solicitation covers commodity code 40142, which encompasses various hose types including acid, air, drill, marine, oil, chemical, mining, steam cleaning, spray, and hydraulic hoses. Electronic bid submissions are required and must be submitted through the Utah Public Procurement Place (UPPP) website as a single PDF file containing the cover sheet, bid response, and supporting documentation. The bid opens on November 27, 2017, at 11:00 AM MST and closes on December 14, 2017, at 3:00 PM MST, with electronic submissions strongly preferred. Bidders must provide a total extended price submission for all parts, which must be detailed in Exhibit B, and are subject to specific submission guidelines that prohibit embedded, password-protected, or multimedia files.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions. While the IFB does not explicitly mention disadvantaged business enterprise requirements, potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate capability to provide custom hydraulic hoses for various specialty equipment. The solicitation does not indicate an incumbent vendor or specify exact budget ranges, though the 5-year agreement suggests potential for substantial ongoing procurement. Vendors must be able to provide comprehensive hydraulic hose and fitting solutions that meet the Fleet Management Division's operational needs. Interested contractors should carefully review the full bid documentation and ensure compliance with all submission requirements, including the technical specifications for hydraulic hoses and related parts.