Fire Sprinkler System Inspection Services

The State of North Carolina, through Appalachian State University, is seeking bids for Fire Sprinkler System Inspection Services for its University Housing buildings. The contract term is one year with options to renew for up to four additional one-year terms. Vendors must have an office located within 100 miles of the university and provide documentation of at least 10 years of experience inspecting and testing sprinkler systems in a university or similar setting. All technicians performing the inspections must be trained and certified per NICET and NFPA requirements. Vendors must attend a mandatory pre-bid site visit on July 9, 2024 and submit bids by July 19, 2024. Pricing must be provided for each of the 18 University Housing buildings separately, as well as hourly rates for any repairs. The university will coordinate the contractor's scheduling, limiting work to between 9 AM and 5 PM on approved work days.

The award will be made to the responsive vendor deemed most advantageous to the state. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The university has not provided any information about incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any details on existing infrastructure or technology that may require integration. The budget range for this contract opportunity has not been disclosed.