Fire Alarm System Testing & Inspection

Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) in North Carolina is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for fire alarm system testing, inspection, and corrective maintenance services across its 203 schools throughout the district. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide annual inspection and testing services that comply with NFPA 72 standards, including control equipment testing, initiating device testing, alarm notification appliance testing, detector cleaning, vertical fire door functional testing, and Area Rescue Assistance system testing. Qualified contractors must hold appropriate manufacturer certifications, NICET credentials, and demonstrate full compliance with NFPA 72 standards. Vendors must submit responses through the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) by April 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET, with the public bid opening scheduled for the same date. A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET at 1551 Rock Quarry Road, Building F, Raleigh, NC, and written questions must be submitted by April 15, 2026, with responses provided by April 17, 2026. Pricing must be submitted on a per-facility basis for elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and modular buildings, with separate rates for daytime and nights/weekend inspections, along with hourly rates for emergency repair and installation labor; materials overhead and profit are capped at cost plus 10 percent. The contract term runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with an option for WCPSS to extend for one additional year.

No specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions are noted in the RFP documentation. All contractors must comply with criminal background check requirements under the Lunsford Act, demonstrate compliance with E-Verify employment verification, and provide certification of sexual offender registry checks on all personnel before service commencement. Vendors must carry appropriate insurance coverage, including commercial general liability of at least $1,000,000. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation, and no existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are specified. WCPSS reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and award contracts to multiple vendors if deemed advantageous to the district. No specific budget range or contract value is disclosed in the RFP materials. This contract is classified as an Agency Specific Term Contract and is not subject to federal funding.