This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Irving, Texas. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The intent of these specifications is to award a contract for the purchase of fire hose to be used on as needed basis by the City of Irving Fire Department. Except when otherwise noted, the item specified is considered to be of minimum acceptance. A brochure giving detailed descriptions and specifications of the item being bid by the vendor's company shall be attached to the returned bid. If bidding a product other than the ones specified on the pricing pages, please state what you are bidding beside each item on the pricing pages. Bidder shall provide manufacturer's specifications for all alternate items. Both couplings on the fire hose must be marked with a serial number that will be provided by the Fire Department at the time of order; it can be stamped or laser etched. The bid price shall include cost of stamp or laser etch. A sample serial number is: 22-001. Average expenditures over the last two years have been $37,500.00 annually based on pricing from an April 2020 solicitation. The city is requesting per each pricing rather than providing quantities because replacement needs vary depending on several factors. Bid all items or none The purpose of this master agreement is to establish firm pricing for goods, for a specific term, which are purchases on an as needed basis. This contract will be awarded with an annual not to exceed amount of $50,000.00 although the city is not obligated to expend the full amount. The City of Irving Fire Department will conduct an evaluation of the bid responses and make a recommendation for award. Contract Period - This contract begins on July 1, 2022 and runs for a period of two-years Price Changes: Prices are subject to change during the term(s) of this contract. (See escalation/de-escalation below). Escalation/De-Escalation: Where a bid is awarded with escalation/de-escalation pricing, the vendor is required to give a 30-day written notice before price increases. Requested increase must be a factor beyond the control of the bidder and proof of increase must be documented and forwarded to the Purchasing Agent. Any increase must be approved by the using department and the Purchasing Division before acceptance. Any contract awarded with an escalation clause shall be subject to de-escalation in the event of cost reduction.