Automatic Fire Sprinkler Equipment and Backflow Preventer System Inspection and Repair Services

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP-25-080) for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Equipment and Backflow Preventer System Inspection and Repair Services across 23 locations. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive testing, inspection, maintenance, repair, and replacement services for fire protection systems, including 36 total risers, three fire pumps, and 54 backflow preventers. Qualified firms must be properly licensed in the State of Florida and will be responsible for equipment inspections at various intervals (quarterly, annual, three-year, and five-year), adhering to NFPA regulations, Florida Building and Fire Codes, and local authority requirements. The solicitation requires vendors to provide all necessary tools, parts, equipment, and materials for complete fire protection system maintenance. Proposal responses are due by May 13, 2025, at 1:45 PM, with potential vendors required to access the Solicitation Document through the FSDB website's "View Active Competitive Solicitations" section and submit any procedural questions via email to the Purchasing Department.

The solicitation specifically encourages participation from small businesses, minority-owned businesses, and Florida Certified Veterans Business Enterprises. The contract has a maximum annual value of $195,000 and will run from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with potential renewals for up to three additional years. Vendors will be required to bill services based on a detailed pricing matrix that covers various inspection types, system components, and labor rates. The procurement covers commodity codes including 81141804 for equipment inspection service, 46191602 for fire sprinkler systems, and 46191608 for fire suppression systems. Respondents are advised that failure to comply with any changes published on the FSDB website may result in proposal rejection. The selection will be made in accordance with the published Solicitation Document, with a focus on finding a vendor capable of meeting the comprehensive fire protection system maintenance needs across multiple FSDB locations.