Fire Extinguisher Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, Repair, Replacement and Related

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Solicitation number
26-266
State
California
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The City of Milpitas is requesting bids for fire extinguisher inspection, maintenance, testing, repair, recharging, replacement, and related services across 17 City service locations covering an estimated 485 portable fire extinguishers over a five-year term, with bids due November 10, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time and questions due October 20, 2026. A local purchasing preference applies to qualified local providers with an established Milpitas business location, current business license, and at least one year of business history in the City—preference is granted within 10 percent of the lowest bid.

Minimum qualifications are restrictive: the contractor must hold a current California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) Portable Fire Extinguisher Concern License; all service technicians must possess and maintain appropriate CSFM Certificates of Registration; and the contractor must have valid California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Public Works Contractor Registration. The contractor must be capable of providing hydrostatic testing using appropriately licensed personnel and suitable equipment. Services must comply with California Code of Regulations Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 3, State Fire Marshal requirements, and manufacturer specifications. The inventory includes dry chemical (2.5 lb. to 20 lb.), CO2, Halon, water-based, and wet chemical kitchen (Class K) extinguishers. Routine service requests require response within 24 business hours; emergency requests require response within four business hours. Pricing is submitted on a unit-cost basis for 33 line items; repair and replacement parts markup shall not exceed 10 percent of actual cost. A one-year warranty is required on all recharge services.

The contract is subject to California prevailing wage requirements. Contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with limits of at least $1 million per occurrence, Automobile Liability insurance of $1 million combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation Insurance with Employer's Liability of at least $1 million per accident, with the City named as additional insured. Bids constitute firm offers valid for 90 days. Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bids must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov procurement portal.

Opportunity text

The City of Milpitas is soliciting bids from qualified contractors in response to this Invitation for Bid (IFB) to provide scheduled and as-needed fire extinguisher inspection, maintenance, testing, repair, recharging, replacement, inventory, disposal, and other related parts, equipment, and services at 17 City service locations, including City facilities, fleet vehicles, and Fire vehicles, encompassing an estimated 485 fire extinguishers, for a five-year term. Services shall be performed in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and standards, including, but not limited to, the most-current applicable provisions of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 3, Regulations and Standards of the State Fire Marshal, applicable California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) requirements, and the manufacturer's applicable instructions and service requirements.

Minimum Qualifications: Contractor shall meet the following minimum qualifications established in this IFB and provide supporting documentation as required:

  1. CSFM Portable Fire Extinguisher Concern License - Contractor shall possess and maintain a (CSFM) Portable Fire Extinguisher Concern License authorizing Contractor to perform portable fire extinguisher servicing.
  2. CSFM Certificates of Registration - Personnel performing services shall possess and maintain the appropriate certificates required for the services performed.
  3. California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Registration - Contractor shall have and maintain valid DIR registration, as required by applicable law. Services provided under this IFB are subject to applicable prevailing wage requirements.

Contractor shall be capable of providing required hydrostatic testing using appropriately licensed personnel and suitable testing equipment and facilities. Routine service requests require a response within 24 business hours, while emergency service requests require a response within four business hours. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, supplies, parts, equipment, transportation, and other resources necessary to perform the required services.

See IFB, including attachments, for additional information.

Files

File Type Posted
Fire_Extinguisher_Inspection,_Maintenance,_Testing,_Repair,_Replacement_and_Related.pdf PDF
Attachment_C_-_Insurance_Requirements.docx DOCX document
IFB_Submittal_Forms_to_Complete.pdf PDF
Milpitas_PO_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf PDF

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