Fire Protection System Services

Pinellas County is soliciting bids for a comprehensive Fire Protection System Services contract (Bid Number 23-0065-B) to provide full-line testing, maintenance, inspection, certification, and repair of fire protection systems across 116 county facilities. The solicitation seeks a contractor capable of servicing complex fire system components including fire pumps, valves, back flow preventers, piping, sprinkler heads, standpipes, chemical suppression systems, fire/smoke/heat detection devices, alarm warning devices, fire panels, and associated systems. Contractors must possess specific certifications, including Fire Alarm System Agent (FASA) certification and National Institute of Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) level 2 certification. The initial contract term is 36 months with potential for two 12-month extensions, and includes non-mandatory site visits that were scheduled between November 28 and December 2, 2022. Key deadlines included written questions due by December 8, 2022, and all submittals due by December 15, 2022. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on technical capabilities, certifications, insurance coverage, and pricing structure, with annual unit price adjustments capped at the lesser of the Consumer Price Index or 5%.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on business types, though contractors must comply with E-Verify requirements and provide comprehensive insurance coverage. The total estimated contract value is $360,000, broken down into $185,000 for parts and $175,000 for unspecified services, with labor rates stratified across four service categories including standard repair, after-hours service, emergency response during regular hours, and emergency response outside regular hours. Contractors must maintain a web-based database of inspection reports, submit electronic reports within 10 calendar days of completion, and provide quarterly reports on staff certifications. The contract requires adherence to federal, state, and local fire codes, with services to be performed in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and OSHA standards. Pricing will be based on hourly labor rates, with the county reserving the right to add or delete locations and services as needed. The comprehensive nature of the contract suggests a strategic approach to maintaining fire safety infrastructure across Pinellas County's diverse facility portfolio.