03115-Fire Detection & Suppression Systems; Repairs, Inspections & Testing

The State of Washington is developing a statewide Master Contract for the purchase of Fire Detection and Suppression Systems, as well as related Repair, Inspection, and Testing Services. The procurement is open to various state and local government agencies, including counties, cities, and other jurisdictions across the state. The contract will cover the provision and installation of new fire detection and suppression systems, as well as the ongoing repair, inspection, and testing of existing systems at customer locations. The contract term is for an initial period of one year, with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year terms. Responses to the Invitation for Bid (IFB) are due by December 8, 2015, with an anticipated award date of December 23, 2015. Contractors must provide firm, fixed pricing on all line items and meet any specified qualifications or evaluation criteria.

This procurement includes set-asides for small and minority-owned businesses. While the current incumbent contractors are not identified, the IFB indicates the state has an existing fire detection and suppression system environment that will need to be supported under the contract. The estimated sales over the lifetime of the contract are $2.5 million based on previous contracts, and the contract will be subject to a 0.74% management fee paid by the contractor to the Department of Enterprise Services.