Fire Alarm & Special Gas Systems Inspections

Bexar County Facilities Management is requesting bids for annual inspections of fire alarm and special gas systems across 36 county facilities under NFPA standards, with proposals due October 8, 2026 and mandatory pre-bid meetings and site visits September 22–23, 2026 at the Bexar County Purchasing Department.

Bidders must possess a minimum of five years of experience with similar scope and provide three references. The scope encompasses 100% testing and inspection of fire alarm systems including panel tests, transponder tests, annunciator tests, smoke detector inspections, pull station checks, and visual and audible signal verification; sprinkler water flow device testing; and two semi-annual inspections of special gas systems including field device verification, detector sensitivity testing, battery power supply testing, solenoid valve operation, and cylinder condition assessment. Work hours for fire alarm device testing are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with audio/visual testing from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

All personnel must pass criminal background checks and drug screening and possess security clearance for correctional facilities. Selected bidders must provide all labor, materials, supplies, and tools at their own expense and maintain a certified workforce. Inspections are to commence in December 2026. Bidders must submit detailed documentation and electronic reports in PDF format upon completion of each inspection, notify Facilities Management of system failures within three days, and provide written proposals for corrective actions with cost breakdowns and timeframes. Bidders are responsible for any damages to county facilities and must submit pricing using the provided bid form with all costs clearly defined across the 36 locations and contract term.