UWEC Extinguisher Summary.xlsx

This is a fire extinguisher inventory summary document prepared for the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (UWEC), Department of Facilities Management in support of a fire extinguisher maintenance and replacement contract opportunity. The document catalogs fire safety equipment across 40 UWEC buildings and facilities based on 2019 billing data, subject to variation. The inventory includes a total of 1,125 fire extinguishers distributed across multiple types and sizes: 85 units of 2# ABC, 92 units of 5# ABC, 876 units of 10# ABC, 23 units of 5# C02, 2 units of 10# C02, 7 units of 15# C02, 9 units of Halon, 7 units of Water Mist, 3 units of K Class, 1 unit of PK DC, 10 units of an unspecified type, and 8 units requiring classification. Individual building allocations range from minimal units (e.g., Bewer/Zorn with 1 extinguisher) to substantial quantities (e.g., Oakridge Hall with 96 units and Chancellors Hall with 82 units).

The University is soliciting bids for comprehensive fire extinguisher services including certification, maintenance, repair, parts replacement, and purchase of new equipment. Specifications require that new equipment be Kiddie brand or equivalent. This inventory summary provides prospective bidders with baseline data regarding the scope and scale of equipment requiring service and potential replacement, enabling accurate cost estimation and resource planning for the contract term.