Fire Extinguisher Testing and Inspections

The City and County of Denver, Department of Aviation is requesting proposals for fire extinguisher testing and inspection services at Denver International Airport (DEN), with proposals due September 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MDT via BidNet. The scope is comprehensive fire extinguisher maintenance including monthly and annual inspections, 6-year hydrostatic testing, mapping, labeling, and tracking across airport facilities to ensure compliance with NFPA 10, FAA regulations (14 CFR Part 139), and applicable federal, state, and local codes.

The contract is indefinite term with performance requirements including monthly reporting, 24-hour correction of deficiencies noted on Contractor Deficiency Forms, and compliance with all airport security procedures and badging requirements. Pricing must be all-inclusive, covering labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and compliance costs. The contractor must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate and obtain airport security badges and vehicle permits within five days of award notification.

Evaluation criteria are Cost Effectiveness/Pricing (30%), DEN Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan (15%), Understanding the Project (20%), Proposed Work Plan and Approach (15%), and Company Experience and Qualifications (20%). Liquidated damages apply for late reports ($50 per day), late work completion ($200 per day), safety violations ($500 per incident), unauthorized disposal ($200 per incident), and Contractor Deficiency Forms ($100 per incident, doubled for repeat issues). The contractor bears all costs for delays, errors, and rework resulting from performance or negligence unless otherwise approved in writing by the Project Manager.

An optional pre-proposal conference is scheduled for August 31, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. MDT via Microsoft Teams. An optional site visit is scheduled for September 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. MDT, with pre-registration required by September 2. Written questions are due September 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MDT through BidNet. No DSBO program requirements apply.