Project Information

Bid Title

RFP #2026-6 JCFR FIRE HOSE TESTING

Issuing Agency

Jasper County

Location

South Carolina

Published Date

Feb 4, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 18, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

RFP #2026-6 JCFR FIRE HOSE TESTING

Notice is hereby given that Proposals will be received for the Jasper Annual Hose Testing of all County Fire Rescue Hoses in accordance with NFPA 1962 by Jasper County Fire-Rescue Department in Ridgeland, SC, Jasper County, South Carolina, (the “County”) until Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at which time all the names of the Proposals received will be publicly read aloud in the Jasper County Council Chamber.

RFP #2026-6

The Proposal may also be submitted via mail or hand delivered in a sealed envelope to the address below with “JCFR Fire Hose Testing RFP #2026-6” written on the outside of the envelope. It must be received no later than 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Proposers choosing to submit a hard copy should submit an original and two copies. Any Proposal submitted or delivered after the above time will NOT be accepted under any circumstances.

The Proposal can be mailed or hand delivered to:

Kimberly Burgess, Dir., Administrative Services Jasper County Government Building
358 Third Avenue, Suite 304
PO Box 1194
Ridgeland, SC 29936

The County’s point of contact for this project is:

Shannon Smith
Battalion Chief
Jasper County Fire-Rescue
1509 Grays Hwy
PO Box 1509
Ridgeland, SC 29936
ssmith@jaspercountysc.gov

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

RFP #2026-6

JCFR FIRE HOSE TESTING

JASPER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA

FEBRUARY 4, 2026

Notice is hereby given that Proposals will be received for the Annual Hose Testing of all

Jasper County Fire Rescue Hoses in accordance with NFPA 1962 by Jasper County Fire-

Rescue Department in Ridgeland, SC, Jasper County, South Carolina, (the “County”) until

Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at which time all the names of the Proposals

received will be publicly read aloud in the Jasper County Council Chamber.

To be deemed “received,” the Proposal may be submitted electronically through the County’s

Vendor Registration webpage to ensure that it remains sealed until the scheduled Proposal

opening date and time. A link to the County’s Vendor Registration webpage may be found

under Proposals & Solicitations, on the County’s website at

www.jaspercountysc.gov/services/Proposals-and-solicitations/.

The Proposal may also be submitted via mail or hand delivered in a sealed envelope to the

address below with “JCFR Fire Hose Testing RFP #2026-6” written on the outside of the

envelope. It must be received no later than 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Proposers choosing to submit a hard copy should submit an original and two copies. Any

Proposal submitted or delivered after the above time will NOT be accepted under any

circumstances.

The Proposal can be mailed or hand delivered to:

Kimberly Burgess, Dir., Administrative Services

Jasper County Government Building

358 Third Avenue, Suite 304

PO Box 1194

Ridgeland, SC 29936

The Proposal name reading will take place in the Jasper County Council Chamber located at:

Clementa C. Pinckney

Jasper County Government Building

358 3rd Avenue, Third Floor

Ridgeland, SC 29936

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

RFP #2026-6

JCFR FIRE HOSE TESTING

JASPER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA

FEBRUARY 4, 2026

The County’s point of contact for this project is:

Shannon Smith

Battalion Chief

Jasper County Fire-Rescue

1509 Grays Hwy

PO Box 1509

Ridgeland, SC 29936

ssmith@jaspercountysc.gov

LOCATION

Multiple

DESCRIPTION

The proposal shall be for a 3-year period with the option to extend an additional 2 years. The

contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to complete the

project in accordance with this RFP and applicable NFPA Standards.

SCOPE OF WORK

• Apparatus inventory report for the hose on 16 pumpers, 1 Tower, 11 Tankers, and Station

Supply Racks for an estimated 66,000 Ln Feet of hose

• Test all hose to NFPA 1962

• Inspect the outer jacket, inner lining, coupling and threads on each section of hose

• Lubricate couplings using fire hose manufactured approved 100% silicone lubricant

• Provide complete computerized report

• Unpack and repack all hose beds/racks to the exact JCFR standard Hose bed layout

• Provide an Inventory Number system for each length or item

• Replace gaskets as needed

• Tag all failures out of service

The project must be completed within a 2-week period from the start with all apparatus hose

loaded, fully operational and accepted by Jasper County upon completion.

All Proposals should include any job-related permits, fees, and licenses, and any applicable state

(6%) and local (3%) sales taxes.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

RFP #2026-6

JCFR FIRE HOSE TESTING

JASPER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA

FEBRUARY 4, 2026

QUESTIONS

Any questions regarding this Proposal must be submitted in writing via email to

ssmith@jaspercountysc.gov or mlassiter@jaspercountysc.gov or through the vendor registration

portal located on Jasper County’s Proposals and Solicitations webpage,

https://www.jaspercountysc.gov/services/Proposals-and-solicitations/ NO LATER than

Monday, March 9, 2026, by 2:00 pm.

All submitted questions will be addressed and posted on Jasper County’s Proposals and

Solicitations webpage and the vendor registration portal on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

Proposals should be typed on company letterheads or on a document which provides the

Proposer’s name, address, phone number, and other pertinent contact information, and reference

“JCFR Hose Testing RFP #2026-6.”

Proposers should demonstrate proven experience with Hose Testing to the NFPA 1962

Standards.

The successful Proposer will be required to furnish an Internal Revenue Form W-9, all

appropriate business licenses, and a certificate of insurance showing evidence of liability and

workers compensation coverage in the amounts listed below.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

RFP #2026-6

JCFR FIRE HOSE TESTING

JASPER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA

FEBRUARY 4, 2026

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

The successful Proposer shall be required to provide proof of insurance in the following amounts.

1. Workers' Compensation - The vendor shall provide coverage for its employees with

statutory workers' compensation limits, and no less than $1,000,000.00 for Employers'

Liability. Said coverage shall include a waiver of subrogation in favor of the Owner and

its agents, employees, and officials.

2. Commercial General Liability - The vendor shall provide coverage for all operations

including, but not limited to Contractual, Products and Completed Operations, and

Personal Injury. The limits shall be no less than $1,000,000.00, per occurrence, with a

$2,000,000.00 aggregate.

3. Business Automobile Liability - The vendor shall provide coverage for all owned, non-

owned and hired vehicles with limits of not less than $1,000,000.00, per occurrence,

Combined Single Limits (CSL) or its equivalent.

All Proposals will remain subject to acceptance for sixty (60) days after the day of the Proposal

reading. Jasper County (the Owner) reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, or all Proposals

may be rejected, including without limitation, the right to reject any or all nonconforming, non-

responsive, unbalanced, or conditional Proposals. The Owner also reserves the right to waive all

informalities not involving price, time, or changes in the Work and to negotiate contract terms with

the successful Proposer.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541380Testing Laboratories

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