# Rhode Island Proactis #RFQ27007049

Rhode Island procurement of four WATERAX Mark 3 Watson portable pumps and accessories

**Posted:** October 13, 2026
**Respond By:** November 10, 2026
**Identifier:** RFQ27007049
**NAICS:** 444230

Rhode Island is seeking specified WATERAX wildfire-response pumps and accessories for its Forest Fire Program.
- Buyer: State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Division of Forest Environment, Forest Fire Program.
- OEM: WATERAX. The solicitation requires WATERAX equipment and does not accept substitutions or alternates.
- Products: Four Mark 3 Watson Edition portable high-pressure water pumps, four compatible backpack shoulder straps, and four compatible fuel line kits. No part numbers are provided.
- Pump specifications: 80 GPM at 100 PSI, 70 GPM at 150 PSI, and 40 GPM at 250 PSI; 2-inch intake and 1.5-inch discharge ports.
- Fulfillment requirements: The successful bidder must be able to fulfill the order upon award; delivery is FOB destination.

### Description

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is seeking bids for four WATERAX MARK 3 Watson Edition portable water pumps, four backpack shoulder straps, and four fuel line kits for the Division of Forest Environment’s Forest Fire Program. The pumps are specified as portable high-pressure units, and the source lists performance and connection details in the line-item description. No substitutions or alternates will be accepted. The successful bidder must be able to fulfill the order upon award.

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