Fire System Testing Service.pdf
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- Fire System Testing and Service
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- BD-27-2233-SCTM-SCTM-132580
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This memorandum is a request for proposals issued by South Coast Transit Management, Inc. (SCTM), a sub-corporation of Transdev operating under a management contract with the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) in Massachusetts, for fire system testing and service. SCTM seeks a three-year contract for testing, repair, and inspection of fire protection systems, devices, and safety equipment across three locations: Fall River Bus Terminal (118 4th Street, Fall River, MA 02721), New Bedford Maintenance Facility (65 Potomska Street, New Bedford, MA 02740), and New Bedford Bus Terminal (134 Elm Street, New Bedford, MA 02740). Services required include sprinkler testing and inspection, fire alarm system testing and inspection, smoke detector cleaning and sensitivity testing, dry drip testing, emergency elevator testing, and emergency repair services. Testing frequency varies by system type, ranging from quarterly and annual inspections for sprinklers to annual inspections for fire alarms, smoke detectors, and elevators, with emergency repairs provided on an as-needed basis with a two-hour response time, available twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week. The RFP was released on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, with submissions due Wednesday, September 16, 2026, and award anticipated for Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Bidders must submit a complete submittal package via email to Casey Cabral at ccabral@srtabus.com, including a Uniform Bid Sheet, Standard Company Quotation Form, FTA Clauses, and Debarment Certification. Insurance requirements include Worker's Compensation Insurance with Employer's Liability Coverage of not less than $1,000,000, and Commercial General Liability Insurance on an Occurrence Basis with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and aggregate, with specified coverage extensions and deletion of XCU exclusions where applicable. Contractors must provide Certificates of Insurance at contract execution and renewal certificates at least ten days prior to expiration. SCTM is exempt from Massachusetts sales tax, and bidders should not include sales tax in their proposal figures. Any subcontractors must be invoiced through the awarded contractor at agreed-upon service rates. In compliance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) procurement guidelines, vendors must demonstrate responsiveness and responsibility and sign off on applicable Federal Clauses, with relevant documentation available upon request to selected vendors.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| Uniform Bid Sheet Fire Testing.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Debarment Certification~25.pdf | ||
| SRTA Federal Clauses General Non-Construction less than 100000 Updated 012026~5.pdf |
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Memorandum
TO: Prospective Bidders FROM: South Coast Transit Management, Inc. (SCTM) DATE: August 18, 2026 RE: Fire System Testing and Service
Background:
South Coast Transit Management, Inc. (SCTM) is a sub-corporation of Transdev operating under a management contract with Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA), providing fixed route and demand response transportation in the greater New Bedford area, which is both Federal and state funded.
Scope of Work:
SCTM is in need of a three (3) year contract for the testing, repair and inspection of all existing fire protection systems, devices, units and fire safety equipment at the locations listed below.
Emergency Repair Services:
The contractor shall be available twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days a week. A two (2) hour response time is required from the time the Contractor is contacted by phone. The Contractor will be clearly notified by SCTM that the request for repair service is an “Emergency Repair Service”. Emergency Repair Service will cover every aspect of the existing fire protection systems.
Subcontractors:
Any use of subcontractors will need to be invoiced through the awardee on this contract at the service rate agreed upon.
Locations and Systems:
Fall River Bus Terminal – 118 4th Street Fall River, MA 02721
• Sprinkler Testing & Inspection (Dry)
• Fire Alarm System Testing & Inspection
• Smoke Detector Cleaning & Sensitivity Testing
• Emergency Services
• Elevator Test
New Bedford Maintenance Facility- 65 Potomska Street New Bedford, MA 02740
• Sprinkler Testing & Inspection (Dry)
• Fire Alarm System Testing & Inspection
• Smoke Detector Cleaning & Sensitivity Testing
• Dry Drip Testing
New Bedford Bus Terminal- 134 Elm Street New Bedford, MA 02740
• Fire Alarm System Testing & Inspection
• Smoke Detector Cleaning & Sensitivity Testing
• Elevator Test
Test/Inspection Frequency:
• Fire Sprinkler Testing & Inspection Quarterly & Annual
• Dry Drip Testing Annual
• Fire Alarm System Testing & Inspection Annual
• Smoke Detector Cleaning & Sensitivity Testing Annual
• Elevator Test Annual
• Emergency Services As Needed
Insurance Requirements:
The contractor shall not commence work under this contract until they have obtained the insurance required under this paragraph and shall keep such insurance in force during the entire life of this contract.
The Contractor shall procure and maintain the following insurance coverage:
1. Worker’s Compensation Insurance, including Employer’ Liability Coverage, in accordance with all applicable statues of the State of Massachusetts, not less than $1,000,000.
2. Commercial General Liability Insurance on an “Occurrence Basis” with limits of liability not less than
$1,000,000 per occurrence and aggregate. Coverage shall include the following extensions: (A) Contractual Liability; (B) Products and Completed Operations; (C) Independent Contractors Coverage; (D) Broad Form General Liability Extensions or equivalent, if not already included; (E) Deletion of all Explosion, Collapse, and Underground (XCU) Exclusions, if applicable.
3. Proof of Insurance Coverage, The Contractor shall provide SCTM at the time of the contract a Certificate of
Insurance as well as the required endorsements.
If any of the above coverages expire during the term of this contract, the Contractor shall deliver renewal certificates, endorsements, and/or policies to SCTM at least ten (10) days prior to the expiration date.
Submission Criteria:
Completed submissions should be submitted via email to Casey Cabral at ccabral@srtabus.com and should include or denote the following:
• Subject Line (Email Line or Cover Letter) o Fire System Testing & Service
• Submittal Package o Uniform Bid Sheet (Attached) o Standard Company Quotation Form o FTA Clauses o Debarment Certification mailto:ccabral@srtabus.com
Key Action Dates:
The dates in the following table are provided to illustrate the current expectations for the timing of actions related to this project and the resultant award:
Key Action Date Release Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Submittal Package Due Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Award Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Additional Information:
SCTM is an agent/operator for SRTA who is exempt from Massachusetts sales tax, do not include such taxes in the proposal figure. SCTM will furnish the successful bidder with tax exemption certificates upon request.
In compliance with the procurement guidelines set forth by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), any Vendor looking to conduct business with South Coast Transit Management, Inc. (SCTM) are required to demonstrate responsiveness, responsibility, and must sign off on applicable Federal Clauses.
Note: The relevant Federal Clauses and responsibility determination information will be forwarded to the selected Vendor, however, this information is available upon request.
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