The document is an invitation to bid issued by the City of Houston for the purchase of fire hoses for various departments. The bid opening is scheduled for March 29, 2007, and all bids will be opened and publicly read on that date. The document provides contact information for the buyer and instructions for submitting bids electronically. A pre-bid conference is also scheduled for prospective bidders to review the bidding documents. The document includes the official bid form, technical specifications for the fire hoses, and information on the bidding and award process. It also lists additional required forms to be included with the bid and other documents that should be viewed/downloaded from the City's website. Additionally, the document mentions that the bidder should have the capability to perform hose repairs, preferably at one of the Houston Fire Department's facilities, with a minimum of three persons.