Firefighting Hoses and Accessories

Hillsborough County is seeking competitive sealed bids for a one-year contract to supply various-sized firefighting hoses and accessories, with an estimated project value of $117,076.60. The solicitation, numbered ITB-26-00281, is open to qualified contractors who must be authorized distributors of the specified manufacturers, including Snaptite, Firequip, and Kochek, for the duration of the contract. The required items include specific models of booster, gladiator, conquest, and forestry hoses, as well as suction hoses, all of which must comply with NFPA 1961 and NFPA 1962 standards and be new, unused, and free of factory seconds. Deliveries must be F.O.B. to designated locations within Hillsborough County, Florida, with the contractor responsible for all freight, shipping, and handling costs. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Euna Procurement system by June 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time; late or non-electronic submissions will not be accepted. Pricing must be presented with unit prices rounded to two decimal places and must exclude state sales and federal excise taxes, as the County is tax exempt. The award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all technical specifications, with the County retaining the right to award by individual line item, group/section, or overall total price, and to reject unbalanced or excessively priced line items. All products must be accompanied by a packing list, and rejected items must be picked up by the contractor within five business days, with credits issued within ten business days of return. Payment will be made via ACH direct deposit within thirty days of invoice approval, or no later than forty-five days after proper invoice submission, per Florida statute. Contractors must submit a Substitute W-9 form, direct deposit authorization, and employment eligibility verification (Form I-9), and must comply with all applicable federal and state laws, including E-Verify requirements, drug-free workplace provisions, and non-discrimination statutes. Insurance and bonding are not required. The contract will be governed by Florida law, and all modifications must be made in writing via formal change order. Contractors are fully liable for the actions of their agents, employees, and subcontractors and must indemnify the County against all claims. The contract term will run for one year from the effective date and may be modified as needed for delivery location changes.