Conservation/Parks/Wind Creek - Fire Extinguisher Inspection

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is requesting bids for fire extinguisher inspections at Wind Creek State Park in Alexander City, with bids due October 23, 2026 and inspections to be completed before March 31, 2027. The vendor must be certified and insured, with certification documentation submitted with the bid.

The scope covers inspections of 78 total extinguishers — 23 units of 2.5-pound ABC, 18 units of 5-pound ABC, 22 units of 10-pound ABC, 14 units of 20-pound ABC, one Class K portable unit, and one 2.5-gallon H₂O extinguisher — all compliant with NFPA 10. The contract also includes optional service and repair line items: 6-year maintenance, 12-year maintenance, hydro tests, and recharging, priced at zero unit cost with a percentage discount applied. New extinguisher replacement is also available at zero unit cost with a discount. All work must be performed by a certified technician. Inspections must occur between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., with scheduling coordinated between the vendor and park staff after purchase-order approval.

The first-year contract term runs November 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. DCNR intends to establish a multi-year agreement with annual renewal; the cumulative contract value cannot exceed $25,000 over a maximum term of five years. The vendor must maintain consistency in pricing, products, services, specifications, and all deliverables throughout the entire contract term. Price escalation requests are limited to 5 percent annually and require supporting justification. Inspection dates and times for subsequent years will be provided at least two months in advance. The vendor must be registered in Alabama Buys and submit responses electronically. The State of Alabama is exempt from sales tax; vendors must accept multiple forms of electronic payment at no additional cost.