DEM FY27 Fire Hose Packs

The State of Rhode Island, through the Division of Forest Environment’s Forest Fire Program, is soliciting proposals to procure Fire Hose Packs for use in its Hose Loan Program, which equips local fire departments with portable equipment to combat wildfires. Each Fire Hose Pack consists of a specially designed hose bag capable of holding three lengths of wildfire hose, configured for easy transport as a backpack, ensuring rapid deployment in emergency scenarios. The solicitation, titled DEM FY27 Fire Hose Packs and identified by RFQ27006885, was posted on August 3, 2026, with a Q&A deadline of August 14, 2026, at 2 PM and a formal response deadline of August 31, 2026, at 6 PM. All proposals must be submitted through the Rhode Island Department of Administration’s vendor portal. The primary point of contact for the procurement is Jonathan Nadeau, who can be reached via email at jonathan.nadeau@purchasing.ri.gov or by phone at 401-574-8133. This solicitation is directed toward SLED category vendors and the contracted equipment will be used across Rhode Island for wildfire response activities.