Pinellas County Schools is seeking a qualified contractor to provide Chemical Fire Suppression Systems Inspection, Testing, and Certification Services through Bid #25-JG-026. The procurement involves semi-annual NFPA-compliant inspections and certifications for 138 kitchen systems, 7 paint booth systems, and 18 culinary systems across district facilities. The selected contractor must possess a Fire Equipment Dealer Class A and Class D license, maintain a business office within 60 miles of the district's central administration, and have 24/7 emergency accessibility. Inspections are scheduled for November 1, 2025, May 1, 2026, November 1, 2026, and May 1, 2027, with detailed written reports required within ten working days of each inspection. The contractor must provide all labor, tools, trained personnel, and materials to complete thorough system inspections for manufacturers including Ansul, CaptiveAire, Pyrochem, Kidde-Fenwal, and Amerex. Bids are due by 3:00 pm on April 9, 2025, and will be submitted electronically through the District's OpenGov Procurement portal, with the contract running from May 28, 2025, to May 27, 2027, and potential for one additional two-year renewal. The procurement is an all-or-none bid, with the entire contract to be awarded to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. Contractors must provide proof of four continuous years of business under the same legal entity and demonstrate capability to perform work in accordance with NFPA standards. Insurance requirements are stringent, including General Liability Insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Automotive Liability Insurance, and Workers' Compensation Insurance. A unique aspect of this contract is that the awarded contractor for inspection and certification services will be ineligible to bid on a separate upcoming maintenance and repair services solicitation. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the inspection requirements and the extensive system inventory suggest a substantial contract value. The pricing proposal is structured with unit pricing for semi-annual inspections of different system manufacturers and models, covering approximately 163 total fire suppression systems across the school district.
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Chemical_Fire_Suppression_Site_List_25-JG-026.xlsx | 25KB | Spreadsheet | 3/6/25 | |
Contractor_Requirements_25-JG-026.docx | 28KB | Document | 3/6/25 | |
Bid_Protest_Procedure.pdf | 363KB | 3/6/25 | ||
Technical_Specifications_and_Requirements_25-JG-026.docx | 24KB | Document | 3/6/25 | |
Chemical_Fire_Suppression_Systems__Inspection_Testing_&_Certification_Services.pdf | 331KB | 3/6/25 |