DMS 2425-265 Attachment H - Performance Standards and Guarantees.xlsx

Attachment H - Performance Standards and Guarantees is a supplementary document for the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. DMS-24/25-265 for water-based fire protection system services. The solicitation covers testing, inspections, maintenance, and repair services for facilities in Regions 3 and 4, specifically targeting counties including Hillsborough, Orange, Pinellas, Polk, Broward, Miami-Dade, Lee, Monroe, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie. The contract is scheduled for bid posting on 04/10/2025, with mandatory site visits between 04/10/2025 and 05/16/2025, bids due by 2:00 PM on 05/30/2025, and an anticipated contract start date of 08/01/2025. The initial contract term will run from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030, with a potential five-year renewal option.

The procurement includes performance standards with financial consequences for non-compliance, specifically $100 penalties per day for late reporting or documentation issues such as service ticket delays or test and inspection report submissions. The historical annual spend is approximately $90,000 across both regions, with DMS intending to make a single award per region. Pricing will be evaluated based on submitted price sheets for water-based fire protection and fire pump services, with a focus on the lowest total price. Contractors must provide NICET Level II or higher certified technicians who can comply with NFPA 25 standards, OSHA safety requirements, and Florida Administrative Codes. Funding will come from the FY 2024/25 state budget, and the solicitation includes provisions for preferred pricing and personnel background screening.