Task Force Tips Fire Suppression Water-Handling Components

The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District issued Formal Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. FPD126-FIREA-6291 on February 6, 2026, for the procurement of Task Force Tips fire suppression water-handling components required for municipal, wildland, and industrial firefighting operations. The procurement encompasses six line items totaling 390 units of professional-grade equipment, specifically: 80 Jumbo Ball Intake Valves (4.0"NHF X 6.0"NHF), 40 Dual Force Automatic Nozzles (2" NST Coupling), 60 Bubble Cup Nozzles (1.5" NH), 120 ThunderFog Nozzles (1.5" NH), 50 Long Handle Forestry Gated Wye Outlets (1.5" NST), and 40 Gated Wye units (4" NH Swivel). Alternative manufacturers are not accepted for this procurement. Bids must be submitted electronically through the San Bernardino County ePro system or in sealed paper form to the County Purchasing Department by February 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST, with contract award anticipated in February 2026. Delivery shall be FOB to the County's designated location on the manufacturer's timeline following purchase order receipt, with payment terms set at Net 60 days from receipt and acceptance of materials. Inquiries regarding specifications or delivery should be directed to Bren Medina, Service Center Supervisor, and the County's Contracting Officer's Representative is Alberto Cazares.

A five percent (5%) local vendor preference applies to this procurement for vendors with principal places of business within San Bernardino County boundaries. Bidders must submit representations and certifications regarding business ownership, debarment status, criminal and civil proceedings, cost or pricing data accuracy, and independent pricing. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive specification variations, perform pre-award capability surveys, and acquire equivalent equipment from other sources. Bid protests must be submitted in writing within ten calendar days of the Notice of Intent to Award and can only address failure to follow selection procedures, conflict of interest violations, or violations of state or federal law. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available procurement documentation.