Fire Protection System Services, Maintenance and Repair- UTILITIES ONLY

Pinellas County Utilities is seeking a contractor for Fire Protection System Services, Maintenance, and Repair through Invitation to Bid #25-0556-ITB, specifically targeting utility facilities across multiple locations including Palm Harbor, Largo, Tarpon Springs, Seminole, and St. Petersburg. The comprehensive contract requires a qualified vendor to perform fire system testing, maintenance, inspection, certification, and repair services for complex fire protection infrastructure, including fire pumps, valves, back flow preventers, piping, sprinkler heads, standpipes, chemical suppression systems, fire smoke and heat detection devices, alarm warning devices, fire panels, and deluge valves. Contractors must possess Fire Alarm System Agent (FASA) certification and National Institute of Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) level 2 certification, demonstrating advanced technical expertise in fire system management. The initial contract term is 36 months, with potential for two additional 12-month extensions, and allows for annual price adjustments not exceeding the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or 5%. Key procurement dates include a question submission deadline of April 24, 2025, and proposal submissions due by May 6, 2025, at 3:00 pm, with the solicitation initially released on April 17, 2025.

The procurement requires contractors to comply with multiple statutory and ethical requirements, including executing affidavits related to human trafficking, common carrier transportation regulations, and restrictions on associations with foreign countries of concern. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage and adhere to federal, state, and local fire codes, OSHA standards, and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) guidelines. The total estimated budget includes $35,000 for parts and $35,000 for unspecified services, with specific pricing structures for location-specific inspections and labor rates during regular and emergency hours. Contractors must maintain a web-based database of inspection records and provide detailed inspection reports, with the ability to offer 24/7 emergency response. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the complex certification requirements and technical specifications suggest the procurement is targeted at specialized fire protection system service providers with extensive technical capabilities and proven track records in municipal utility infrastructure maintenance.