Fire Prevention & Control Equipment Services

Ocean County College is requesting bids for Fire Prevention & Control Equipment Services through a formal Request for Bid (RFB) process. The procurement encompasses annual inspection, testing, and servicing of fire prevention and control equipment across multiple campus buildings, including sprinkler and backflow systems, fire alarm systems with sensitivity testing, FM 200 suppression systems, and portable fire extinguisher inspections and servicing in compliance with NFPA standards. The college operates 24 fire alarm panels across various buildings utilizing equipment from manufacturers including Kidde, Notifier, EST, Simplex, and Siemens. Qualified vendors must maintain appropriate New Jersey licenses and certifications, provide proof of business registration, and submit three references demonstrating recent experience with similar facilities. Bid submissions must include: a lump sum price for comprehensive annual system testing and reporting; unit pricing for portable fire extinguisher inspections and recharges by size and type; hourly labor rates for mechanics and helpers at regular, overtime, and Sunday/holiday rates; and a discount or markup percentage on materials estimated at $5,000. A bidders' conference is scheduled for May 8, 2026, with a request for information deadline of May 1, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Sealed bids are due May 20, 2026 at 11:30 a.m., with contract award anticipated within 60 days of bid opening. The contract term runs one year from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with an optional renewal for a second year.

Vendors must comply with New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act requirements and Public Works Contractor Registration Act provisions. Submission requirements include W-9 forms, certificates of insurance naming Ocean County College as additional insured, and affirmative action compliance certifications prior to contract award. No minimum purchase is guaranteed, and the college reserves the right to reject all bids. The procurement does not identify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or specific restrictions on organization types, nor does it reference incumbent vendors or existing contractors. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documentation. All work is performed on an as-needed basis at the college's direction, with labor performed only during scheduled times and invoices requiring authorization and supporting documentation.