Fire Systems Services

The North Dakota Fire Systems Services contract (Contract 227) provides comprehensive fire protection inspection services for governmental entities in the Bismarck/Mandan area. The vehicle covers critical fire safety assessment activities including fire sprinkler system inspections, alarm testing, water flow evaluations, antifreeze point verification, auxiliary drain management, valve tagging, and NFPA inspection reporting. Specific services encompass detailed technical assessments for fire protection systems, with mandatory participation requirements for state agencies, higher education institutions, counties, cities, townships, educational boards, nonprofit organizations, tribal agencies, and transportation providers.

The contract is awarded to Rapid Fire Protection Inc. and is administered by the North Dakota State Procurement Office. Initially established on December 17, 2021, the contract has been extended through November 30, 2025, with provisions for two additional 12-month renewal options. The contract covers specific facilities including Capitol Tower, Heritage Center, State Library, and DOT Building, with a cooperative purchasing structure that allows broad participation across North Dakota's governmental landscape. Inspection costs range from $200 to $2,625 per location, with a total initial bid of $6,025 for the four specified facilities. The contract type is a cooperative purchasing agreement that provides flexibility for participating governmental entities.