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The attached document is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the State of Washington for a statewide Master Contract for the purchase of Fire Detection and Suppression Systems, as well as related Repair, Inspection, and Testing Services. The IFB outlines the scope of services required, which includes the provision and installation of new fire detection and suppression systems, as well as the ongoing repair, inspection, and testing of existing systems at various state and local government customer locations. The IFB specifies the anticipated quantities of services and equipment, and provides key dates for the bidding process, including the due date for responses and the anticipated contract award date. The contract term is for an initial period of one year, with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year terms.

The IFB provides detailed pricing instructions, including the requirement for firm, fixed pricing on all line items. It also notes that this procurement includes set-asides for small and minority-owned businesses. While the current incumbent contractors are not identified, the IFB provides information on the state's existing fire detection and suppression system environment and the funding sources that will be used to support this contract.