Ladder, Pump, and Hose Testing

Forsyth County, Georgia is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive Ladder, Pump, and Hose Testing services for the Forsyth County Fire Department through an Invitation to Quote (ITQ No. 26-23-2410) covering calendar years 2026-2028. The procurement involves annual testing of approximately 79,200 linear feet of fire hoses across multiple diameter sizes, aerial truck and ground ladder testing for specific vehicles, and apparatus pump testing for fifteen engines, one aerial platform, and three tenders. Hose testing is targeted for November, with pump testing scheduled for October, to be conducted at specified county facilities. Vendors must submit quotes by October 9th, 2025, at 2:00 pm EST, with all questions to be submitted via the EUNA procurement platform by October 2nd at 2:00 pm EST. The quote schedule requires detailed per-foot and per-apparatus pricing, comprehensive reporting for each tested item, and compliance with specific testing standards including NFPA 1932 and NFPA 1911. Vendors must include all associated costs in their unit pricing, with no additional charges permitted, and demonstrate the ability to provide thorough equipment inspection and testing services.

The contract does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, but does require vendors to comply with E-Verify program requirements and maintain appropriate business licenses. The General Services Agreement allows for automatic annual renewals unless the County provides five days' written notice of non-renewal, with the contract initially running through December 31, 2028. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, general liability, automobile liability, excess umbrella liability, professional liability, and cyber liability, with specific minimum coverage amounts. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the detailed quote schedule suggests a potentially significant multi-year contract value based on the extensive equipment testing requirements. The county reserves the right to accept or reject any quotes, indicating flexibility in vendor selection. The contract emphasizes the contractor's independent status and includes provisions for confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.