Fire Extinguisher Inspection and Testing

Alfred University in Allegany County, New York, is soliciting bids for a comprehensive fire extinguisher inspection and servicing/maintenance contract covering approximately 976-1,000 fire extinguishers across its campus. The procurement encompasses various extinguisher sizes ranging from 2.5 to 25 pounds, located in diverse campus environments including athletic facilities, administrative offices, dining areas, educational spaces, and student living quarters. Potential bidders must submit electronic proposals through the designated platform by 4:00 PM on Friday, October 17, 2025, with an opportunity to submit clarification questions until 4:00 PM on Monday, October 6, 2025. The university will provide addendum responses addressing questions by 4:00 PM on Friday, October 10, 2025. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, the bid suggests a requirement for thorough campus-wide fire extinguisher inspection, testing, and maintenance services that demonstrate comprehensive coverage across multiple building types and extinguisher configurations.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The spreadsheet inventory indicates a campus-wide distribution with varying extinguisher concentrations, with buildings like Harder Hall (77 extinguishers), McMahon (58 extinguishers), and Binns-Merrill (58 extinguishers) representing key locations. No incumbent vendor information or current contractors were identified in the provided materials. The procurement appears open to qualified fire safety service providers capable of meeting the comprehensive inspection and maintenance requirements across Alfred University's diverse campus infrastructure. While no specific budget range or award value was disclosed, the extensive inventory of nearly 1,000 fire extinguishers suggests a potentially significant contract opportunity for the selected vendor.