Contract Opportunity Summary

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ #25-JG-027-B) issued by Pinellas County School District in Florida for comprehensive maintenance and repair services on chemical fire suppression systems across countywide school facilities. The solicitation targets a licensed contractor to provide corrective and preventative maintenance on pre-engineered fire suppression systems serving 138 kitchen locations, 7 paint booth areas, and 18 culinary spaces throughout the district. Bid submissions are due February 10, 2026, by 3:00 p.m., with evaluations occurring between February 10-20, 2026, and a contract recommendation anticipated by February 23, 2026. The initial contract period runs from February 25, 2026, to May 27, 2027, with one potential two-year renewal option. Bidders must demonstrate familiarity with local conditions and site requirements through due diligence activities prior to submission.

Qualified contractors must hold a Fire Equipment Dealer Class D license, valid State Fire Marshal permits for all technicians, and demonstrate compliance with NFPA standards, OSHA requirements, and Florida Fire Prevention Code. Evaluation criteria heavily weight hourly labor rates for permitted technicians, helpers, and supervisors across straight time, nights/weekends, and emergency services, along with materials and supplies cost-plus markups for specified manufacturers including Amerex, Ansul, Kidde, Pyrochem, and Range Guard. The estimated initial contract value is approximately $50,000, with price adjustments at renewal not to exceed the prior year's Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U). Contractors must maintain a permanent business office within fifty miles of the district's Central Administration Building, provide twenty-four-hour emergency availability, and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including general liability, automotive liability, and workers' compensation with the School Board named as additional insured. No specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions apply to this procurement.