ITB #27-04 LARGE DIAMETER FIRE HOSE

The Butts County Board of Commissioners and Butts County Fire and Emergency Services are soliciting sealed bids under ITB 27-04 for the procurement of 7,500 linear feet of new 5-inch Large Diameter Hose. This consists of seventy-five 100-foot sections equipped with factory-installed Storz-type couplings. The hose must be current production, free from defects, and resistant to abrasion, moisture, mildew, and ozone to support municipal fire service operations, hydrant work, and relay pumping. Bids are due by December 15, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. local time and must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the Butts County Administration Office in Jackson, Georgia. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on a weighted evaluation of compliance with specifications, total cost, delivery timeline, manufacturer reputation, and warranty support, each accounting for 20 percent of the score. Successful bidders must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract amount and comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act, Buy America provisions, and various federal labor standards. Delivery is required F.O.B. destination to a designated site within Butts County, Georgia, with a requirement for a definite delivery timeline rather than general estimates. Required submission documents include a cost proposal, bidder information, business license, warranty documentation, and several affidavits regarding conflict of interest and supplier inclusion.