DEM Waterax Mark 3 Watson Pumps

The State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, specifically the Division of Forest Environment’s Forest Fire Program, is soliciting bids under RFQ27007049 for the procurement of four Waterax Mark 3 Watson Edition portable water pumps, along with four backpack shoulder straps and four fuel line kits. These high-pressure pumps are essential for wildfire response operations to provide remote water access in areas inaccessible to water tankers. The pumps must meet strict technical specifications, including performance capabilities of 80 GPM at 100 PSI, 70 GPM at 150 PSI, and 40 GPM at 250 PSI, with a 2 inch intake and 1.5 inch discharge port. Additionally, the equipment must be qualified via the USDA Forest Service 100-hour endurance test and feature USFS-approved ember separators and spark arresters. The solicitation strictly prohibits any substitutions or alternates. The successful bidder must be capable of fulfilling the order immediately upon award. All equipment must be delivered to the Division of Forest Environment, Forest Fire Program, located at 260 Arcadia Road, Hope Valley, RI 02832, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:00 pm. The solicitation was posted on October 13, 2026, with a response deadline of November 10, 2026. Primary contact for this procurement is Austin Goodness.