Fire Protection System, Inspection, Repairs, and Related Services

Fort Bend Independent School District is requesting proposals for comprehensive annual inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair services for fire protection systems across 83 district campuses serving over 78,000 students, with proposals due July 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST through the Bonfire e-bidding portal.

The scope encompasses inspections of addressable and analog fire alarm panels, sprinkler systems with standpipes, and kitchen hood fire suppression systems; systematic testing of initiating and signaling zones; and delivery of detailed inspection reports. All contractors must hold necessary licenses and permits, comply with NFPA standards and applicable local, state, and federal codes, and perform inspections outside instructional hours. Inspection reports must be submitted to the relevant local Fire Marshal's Office and FBISD within five business days of service completion. Upon contract award, the awardee must furnish a Certificate of Insurance meeting District requirements and execute a Data Protection Addendum.

The contract term is three years with options for two additional one-year renewal terms. Pricing accounts for 30 of 100 evaluation points; quality of services, extent of meeting district needs, vendor reputation, and past relationship with the District comprise the remaining 70 points. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for June 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST via Microsoft Teams. Written questions are due June 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST. The District will present the award recommendation to the Board of Trustees in September 2026. Fort Bend ISD is a member of the Central Texas Purchasing Alliance (CTPA); awarded contracts may be adopted by other CTPA member school districts under the same or better pricing terms.