This document is a bid form for fire hoses for various departments of the City of Houston. The document specifies the requirements for the fire hoses, including compliance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and other safety standards. The successful suppliers must conduct training and certification classes on hose repairs for a minimum of three persons at no cost to the city. The fire hoses should have a potential service life of at least ten years and be capable of withstanding normal duty without deterioration. The document also outlines requirements for coatings, physical tests, and markings on the hoses and couplings. The font for markings on the coupling should be "Arial." Additionally, the bid form includes a list of additional required forms that need to be submitted along with the bid.