B72186_Inv_and_Specs_Expiring.pdf

This is an Invitation and Specifications document issued by Brevard County Purchasing Services in Florida for fire extinguisher inspection, recharging, hydrostatic testing, and replacement services covering an estimated 3,000 extinguishers countywide under ITB B-2-26-41. The solicitation encompasses annual inspections performed to NFPA 10 standards, six-year maintenance and recharge for stored-pressure extinguishers, hydrostatic testing (required every 5 or 12 years depending on cylinder type), certification and tagging, replacement of condemned units, and computerized inventory management. Services must be provided for fire extinguisher types including ABC, foam, clean agent/Halotron, CO2, Class D, water, K Guard, and Purple K in sizes from 2.5 pounds to 30 pounds. The deadline for submitting questions is August 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with bids due August 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The contract term is five years from award, with no specified renewal options mentioned.

Pricing must be submitted as firm per-unit costs on a FOB Destination basis to any point within the county, with all labor, travel, equipment, parts, disposal, and recharge costs included. Pricing adjustments are only considered after twelve months with written justification, and all pricing remains firm for ninety days from the opening date. The contractor must hold a Division of State Fire Marshal Fire Equipment Dealer License (Florida Statutes Chapter 633 and FAC Chapter 69A-21) and a Class "A" Facility License for hydrostatic testing, both valid throughout the contract term. Service response times are three business days for non-emergency service and twenty-four hours for emergencies. Required insurance includes General Liability and Auto Liability Insurance each with a $1,000,000 combined single limit and Workers' Compensation insurance as required by law. Brevard County is exempt from Federal excise and sales taxes and reserves the right to reject any and all bids, award by individual items or groups of items, or cancel the contract upon due cause.