156-25-124 Fire Extinguisher Inspections and Related Services

The Virginia State Police (VSP) is soliciting bids for a term contract to provide annual fire extinguisher inspections and related services across multiple state locations. The procurement seeks one qualified contractor to perform comprehensive fire extinguisher maintenance, including annual inspections, six-year maintenance and recharge, 12-year hydrostatic testing, and necessary repairs for 10 different VSP facilities. The contract will span one year with four optional one-year renewal periods, starting from the time of award. Bidders must provide services in full compliance with OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.157 and NFPA 10 standards, covering various sizes of ABC fire extinguishers ranging from 5lb to 20lb units. Key qualifications include proper licensing, certified technicians with a minimum of three years of experience, and maintenance of $1,000,000 in commercial general liability insurance. The bid submission deadline is March 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, with the contract to be awarded on a grand total basis across all 10 locations.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside preferences for disadvantaged businesses, with priority given to DSBSD-certified micro businesses for bids up to $10,000 and DSBSD-certified small businesses for bids up to $100,000, contingent on prices being deemed fair and reasonable. While no incumbent vendor is specifically mentioned, the contract requires detailed pricing for annual inspections, six-year maintenance, hydrostatic testing, hourly repair rates, and disposal services for each location. The comprehensive scope covers fire extinguisher quantities ranging from 40 to 180 units per facility, indicating a potentially significant contract value. Prospective bidders must demonstrate technical capability, compliance with safety standards, and the ability to service multiple VSP locations across Virginia, including division headquarters, training facilities, and aviation sites. The procurement approach emphasizes comprehensive service delivery and competitive pricing across a standardized set of requirements.