REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BILLY P. ALCORN, Fire Chief
Fire Department
SUBJECT:
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Approve the award of a Product Requirements Contract for Fire Department Fire Hoses to Allstar Fire Equipment, Inc. of Arcadia, California, for three years, not to exceed $156,362.06, with an optional one-year extension in an amount not to exceed $52,120.69, plus annual PPI increases (Bid File No. 12600708)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve the award of a Product Requirements Contract for Fire Department Fire Hoses to Allstar Fire Equipment, Inc. of Arcadia, California, for three years, not to exceed $156,362.06, with an optional one-year extension in an amount not to exceed $52,120.69, plus annual PPI increases.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno Fire Department issued a formal bid for a Product Requirements Contract for Fire Department Fire Hoses (Bid File No. 12600708). Bids were opened on May 5, 2026. Two (2) bids were received. Allstar Fire Equipment, Inc. submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid at $156,362.06.
Allstar Fire Equipment, Inc. has been the Fire Department's existing hose vendor and has demonstrated the ability to meet the Department's specifications. Staff recommends award to Allstar Fire Equipment, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
BACKGROUND
The Fresno Fire Department relies on high-quality fire attack hose as a critical piece of frontline firefighting equipment. The Department requires a supply of 13/4" x 50' Key Fire Hose DP17-100S SNIPER DJ Fire Attack Hose in four colors (Blue, Red, White, and Orange), coupled with 11/2" NST aluminum couplings, with couplings stamped per Department identification standards. These hoses are used on fire apparatus throughout the city and must meet NFPA 1961 standards.
A formal bid was advertised on April 9, 2026, with a scheduled bid opening of May 5, 2026. One Thousand Thirty-One (1,031) vendors were notified through the City's Planet Bids s...
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