Fire Extinguisher Replacement

The Bureau of Reclamation's Upper Colorado Region is soliciting quotes for the replacement and disposal of 217 fire extinguishers at Glen Canyon Dam in Page, Arizona. The procurement requires new UL-listed fire extinguishers in various sizes and types, including 19 units of 2.5 lbs, 2 units of 5 lbs, 182 units of 10 lbs, and 7 units of 20 lbs ABC Dry Chemical extinguishers, plus 3 units of 5 lbs and 4 units of 10 lbs Halotron extinguishers. All new extinguishers must comply with NFPA 10 standards, have at least 12 years before required hydrostatic testing, include mounting brackets and instruction labels, and be inspected and certified by a licensed fire extinguisher service provider in Arizona. The contractor must also handle the compliant disposal of existing extinguishers within 14 calendar days of installation, following NFPA 10, DOT, EPA, OSHA, and local regulations. The evaluation will consider technical capability, delivery, and price equally when assessing potential awardees, with quotes due by September 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 325998 (All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing). The contract requires delivery to the Glen Canyon Field Division at 805 Bureau Street, Page, Arizona 86040, with a final delivery deadline of December 31, 2025. Contractors must provide at least 48 hours notice before delivery and are responsible for picking up and disposing of the old extinguishers using acceptable methods such as recycling, depressurization, or licensed hazardous waste disposal. The solicitation has undergone multiple amendments, with Amendment 04 extending the submission deadline and removing certain signage requirements. Quotations must include comprehensive product descriptions, technical specifications, a detailed disposal and compliance plan, and lead time for delivery, with incomplete submissions potentially being deemed non-responsive and excluded from award consideration.