Fire Extinquisher Testing & Maintenance

Fulton County, Georgia is soliciting bids for fire extinguisher testing and maintenance services covering approximately 1,600 fire extinguishers across County facilities under ITB #22ITB134833C-MH, with bids due June 23, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. and a pre-bid conference on June 7, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. Bidders must possess a license issued by the State of Georgia Insurance and Fire Safety Commissioner — the mandatory eligibility gate.

The scope includes annual inspections and certifications; six-year and twelve-year periodic testing; hydrostatic testing; unscheduled refills and recharging; emergency repairs; and replacement of defective units, all in compliance with NFPA 10 standards. Pricing is submitted on a 30-line item schedule covering five-pound and ten-pound ABC, dry chemical, Halon/Halotron, and CO2 fire extinguishers, with unit costs for annual service, six-year service, hydrostatic tests, recharging, replacement, and service call charges. Prices must remain firm through December 31, 2025 with no escalation. The contractor must possess current Georgia State Fire Marshal certification for installation, inspection, recharging, repair, service, and testing; maintain a minimum of three years' experience; carry Department of Transportation-approved hydrostatic test equipment; and respond to emergency calls within two hours.

The contract commences January 1, 2023 and continues through December 31, 2023, with two optional one-year renewal terms (2024 and 2025) subject to Board of Commissioners approval. The County guarantees no minimum quantity of services. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The successful bidder must obtain liability insurance with an A.M. Best rating of at least A-VII, provide a 90-day warranty on parts and labor, and submit technical reports within five days of service completion. Bids remain irrevocable for 60 days following opening.