IFB 2024-059

The City of Lynchburg, Virginia has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to procure fire hose testing services for eight fire stations within the city limits. The contract requires the successful bidder to pressure test approximately 60,000 linear feet of fire hose, inspect hose components, lubricate connections, remove and tag any defective hose, and provide electronic and hardcopy records. The City will provide the test site, water source, spare hose, and an on-site coordinator. Bids are due by March 6, 2024, and the initial contract term is from the date of award through March 31, 2025, with three possible renewal periods. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the total base bid amount, and pricing must remain valid for 12 months.

The IFB does not mention any set-aside requirements, nor does it list any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The documentation also does not provide information on the available budget or potential award value. The City reserves the right to increase or decrease the quantity of services requested as needed.