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Agency official outlines hose options, committee seeks demonstrations before purchase
Summary
Officials reported two hose options: a $13,000–$18,000 generic hose expected to last 10–15 years and a $23,000–$25,000 premium hose the presenter said could last "30 years plus." Members asked for demonstrations and testing before finalizing procurement.
An agency official (S2) told the meeting the department has completed hose testing and is weighing two purchase options: a lower-cost ADC1/generic hose, priced around $13,000–$18,000, and a higher-end Conway model estimated at about $23,000–$25,000. "This hose should stay with us for 30 years plus," S2 said of the premium hose, adding that the cheaper option typically yields 10–15 years of service and carries a one-year warranty while the premium line includes a longer warranty period.
Committee members pressed for demonstrations and vendor tests before committing public funds. Committee member S3 moved to advance procurement discussions with conditions that vendors bring hoses for on-site testing; S3’s motion was seconded in the meeting and members discussed asking the higher-end vendor to bring a sample so the department could run tests and compare results. S2 also recommended considering a hose roller (borrowed from Westville during testing) to help maintain hose life; the roller would be a separate, smaller acquisition rather than part of the hose purchase.
