Fire Sprinkler System Inspections

Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) in North Carolina is soliciting competitive proposals through a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Fire Sprinkler System Inspections services across its 203 schools and facilities. The procurement requires contractors to provide comprehensive annual inspections and testing of fire sprinkler systems, pre-action systems, standpipe systems, and private hydrants in compliance with NFPA 13, NFPA 14, and NFPA 25 standards. Deliverables include annual inspections of wet and dry risers, hydrant inspections, diesel and electric pump inspections and servicing, standpipe and hose system inspections, five-year obstruction testing, gauge replacements, five-year hydrostatic and flow testing, and five-year FDC inspections. Qualified contractors must hold appropriate licenses and certifications and demonstrate relevant experience performing similar work. Evaluation criteria include qualifications, relevant experience, fees, ability to perform work in a timely manner, and other factors deemed relevant by WCPSS. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM at 1551 Rock Quarry Road, Building F, Raleigh, NC 27610. Written questions must be submitted by April 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET, and proposals are due by April 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET via the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP), with public opening scheduled for the same date.

Contractors must carry commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 aggregate, workers compensation coverage as required by North Carolina law, and commercial automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence. All personnel must undergo sexual offender registry checks before commencing work with annual recertification required. Pricing submissions must include twelve line items covering all specified services, with costs encompassing labor, materials, compliance engine reporting fees, and applicable taxes. The contract term is one year, beginning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with an option for WCPSS to extend for an additional one-year period at its discretion. WCPSS reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and make multiple awards. Payment terms are net within 30 days of correct invoice receipt or goods acceptance, whichever is later. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the documentation, and the award is not subject to federal funding.