Opportunity
Rhode Island Proactis #RFQ27006885
Rhode Island Solicits Forestry Hose Bags for Wildfire Response
Posted
August 03, 2026
Respond By
August 31, 2026
Identifier
RFQ27006885
NAICS
423990
The State of Rhode Island is seeking to procure specialized fire hose packs for its Division of Forest Environment’s Forest Fire Program. - Government Buyer: - State of Rhode Island, Division of Purchases - Division of Forest Environment (end user) - Products/Services Requested: - Forestry hose bags (fire hose packs) - Designed to hold three lengths of wildfire hose - Must be suitable for use as a backpack - Intended for use by local fire departments in wildfire response - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Hose bags must be compatible with the state’s Hose Loan Program - Bags must be suitable for wildfire response scenarios - Open to all vendors; no brand or model specified - Scope of work document included for further technical details
Description
This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for fire hose packs used by the Division of Forest Environment's Forest Fire Program for the Hose Loan Program. The program provides local Fire Departments with hose for fighting wildfires. The procurement focuses on hose bags that hold three hose lengths and can be carried as a backpack. The solicitation includes a scope of work document and the deadline for questions is August 14, 2026, at 2 PM.