Fire Inspections for IYC

The State of Idaho, specifically the Idaho Youth Challenge Academy (IYCA) located in Canyon County, is soliciting a Request for Quote (RFQ) for comprehensive Fire Inspection Services. The procurement seeks a full-service provider to perform annual and bi-annual fire safety-related duties, including fire extinguisher services, fire extinguisher training, annual backflow preventer testing, fire alarm inspection, fire riser inspection, repairs to fire alarm and wet systems, bi-annual hood inspection, and 5-year hydrostatic testing. Required contractor responsibilities include scheduled maintenance, responding to maintenance calls, replacing components up to $500 per inspection, and completing necessary repairs. The contract will be awarded to the most responsive and responsible vendor with the lowest total cost, with an initial contract term of one year and potential for renewal, extension, or amendment up to a total of five years. Quotes are due by May 31, 2024, with the procurement being managed through the Idaho Division of Purchasing. Vendors must submit their total fully burdened cost for annual and bi-annual services using the pricing template provided in Exhibit B of the solicitation documents.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The contract does not indicate any incumbent vendors or specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating that contractors provide certificates of insurance including commercial general liability, commercial automobile liability, and workers compensation insurance. Insurers must be rated A-VII or better and authorized to do business in Idaho, with the state of Idaho, the contracting agency, and its divisions listed as additional insureds. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the contract will be awarded based on the lowest total cost submitted by responsive vendors. The procurement follows standard State of Idaho purchasing protocols, including an administrative fee of 1.25% for Statewide Blanket Purchase Orders and adherence to the state's standard contract terms and conditions.