179-2627-739-DDWP_FIRE_MARSH

Durham Public Schools is requesting proposals from qualified contractors to conduct life-safety compliance inspections, inventory, documentation, reporting, and limited repairs across 20 non-sprinklered elementary schools under solicitation 179-2627-739-DDWP_FIRE_MARSH, with proposals due August 20, 2026.

The project is divided into two concurrent increments of 10 schools each, with both increments intended to run simultaneously to maximize the district's response to safety-related repairs. The scope encompasses fire-rated doors, smoke-rated doors, fire and smoke dampers, firestop systems, penetration seals, and other fire-resistance-rated barrier assemblies. Contractors must demonstrate qualifications in life-safety systems inspection and repair, with particular expertise in fire-rated assemblies and compliance documentation.

The district is establishing a baseline compliance assessment and remediation plan across its elementary school portfolio. Bidders must be prepared to mobilize resources adequate to support parallel work across multiple facilities concurrent with the two increments. Contractors will be required to produce comprehensive documentation of existing conditions and any needed repairs as part of the deliverable.

The government files reference a pre-bid meeting or site visit opportunity for interested contractors to familiarize themselves with project conditions and specifications. Detailed pricing structure, contract term, estimated contract value, evaluation criteria, and specific pre-bid meeting dates are contained in the full RFP and related solicitation documents not summarized in the source materials.