Fire Extinguishers and Parts

The City of Newark, New Jersey issued Invitation to Bid #2023-10 for Fire Extinguishers and Parts, seeking vendors to provide comprehensive fire safety equipment services and supplies to municipal facilities. This procurement encompasses a broad range of deliverables including recharging, hydro-testing, inspection, replacement parts, and installation services for multiple types and sizes of fire extinguishers, including CO2, ABC, Halon, and pressurized water extinguishers. The pricing proposal contains 174 line items with unit pricing for each service and extinguisher type, and bidders must provide all-inclusive pricing that covers labor, materials, supplies, transportation, and handling. The contract is structured for an initial one-year term with the potential for a second year, with prices required to remain firm for the entire contract duration. Vendors must maintain ample stock to fulfill emergency orders and provide manufacturer warranties for all products. Electronic bids were required to be submitted via the City's e-Procurement Portal (ProcureNow system) by 10:15 am on Thursday, March 30, 2023, with public bid opening and reading occurring immediately thereafter. Evaluation criteria include per-unit pricing analysis, and the City reserved the right to award the contract in part or whole, adjust quantities, and make multiple vendor awards based on line item commodities.

Bidders must comply with New Jersey's affirmative action provisions, anti-discrimination laws, and business registration regulations to be eligible for contract award. The solicitation document does not specify particular set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or women-owned enterprises, nor does it identify incumbent vendors or current contractors. No specific budget range or estimated award value is provided in the available documentation. The procurement does not reference integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology systems. As a municipal procurement for standardized fire safety equipment services, the contract is open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the specified service and product requirements across the defined geographic jurisdiction of the City of Newark, Essex County, New Jersey.