Annual Hose Testing

The Jefferson Parish Government is soliciting bids for a two-year contract to provide annual hydrostatic hose testing for the Jefferson Parish East Bank Consolidated Fire Department. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision to perform visual inspections and hydrostatic pressure testing on 45,700 feet of 1-3/4 inch hose, 42,640 feet of 2-1/2 inch hose, and 63,550 feet of 4 inch hose. All services must be performed at the Fire Training Center in Bridge City, Louisiana, in strict compliance with NFPA 1962 standards and departmental requirements. The scope includes the removal, testing, and reloading of all in-service and spare hoses, with testing conducted on consecutive days, weather permitting. The selected vendor must provide detailed test reports and proper tagging for each hose section, identifying the specific apparatus and location or spare storage site. Award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. To be considered responsive, bidders must submit all required insurance documentation, as failure to provide final insurance certificates within ten calendar days of the bid opening will result in rejection. All insurance must conform to Jefferson Parish Resolution No. 136353 or No. 141125, and coverage must be maintained throughout the contract term to avoid suspension or termination. Scheduling for these services is coordinated through Richard Parker.