B22641_Addendum_1.pdf

This is an Addendum 1 to an Invitation to Bid (ITB B-2-26-41) issued by Brevard County Purchasing Services in Florida for fire extinguisher inspection, recharging, hydrostatic testing, and replacement services countywide. The addendum clarifies that services will be provided at multiple locations throughout the county, with some locations containing multiple buildings. The contract covers an estimated 3,000 fire extinguishers across 13 county departments and facilities, including 136 locations within Parks and Recreation, 36 Fire Rescue locations, 18 libraries, 16 facilities maintenance locations, 13 utilities locations, eight emergency management locations, and various other departmental sites such as Solid Waste (5), Road and Bridge (6), Central Services (2), Health Department (4), Traffic Operations (1), Mosquito Control (3), Detention Center (1), and Valkaria Airport (1). Bids were due August 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., with questions due by August 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The contract term is five years from award.

The successful contractor must hold a Division of State Fire Marshal Fire Equipment Dealer License and a Class "A" Facility License for hydrostatic testing, both valid throughout the contract term. Services must comply with NFPA 10 standards for annual inspections and include six-year maintenance cycles and hydrostatic testing every 5 or 12 years depending on cylinder type. The contractor must provide response times of three business days for non-emergency service and twenty-four hours for emergencies. Pricing must be firm per-unit costs on a FOB Destination basis covering all labor, travel, equipment, parts, disposal, and recharge costs, with all pricing remaining firm for ninety days from the opening date. Pricing adjustments may be considered only after twelve months with written justification. The contractor must maintain General Liability Insurance and Auto Liability Insurance with $1,000,000 combined single limits and Workers' Compensation insurance as required by Florida law.