Fire Suppression Equipment Inspections, recharge, and rebuild

This state contract opportunity from the State of Illinois seeks bids for fire suppression equipment inspections, recharge, and rebuild services for the Dixon Correctional Center. The contractor shall provide all necessary equipment and personnel to properly inspect, refill, recharge, and hydrotest 443 existing fire extinguishers, including 156 10-pound ABC extinguishers, 230 5-pound ABC extinguishers, 3 6-liter K-class extinguishers, 11 20-pound ABC extinguishers, 41 2.5-pound ABC extinguishers, and 2 2.5-gallon water extinguishers. The inspection and associated maintenance services must be completed by January 31, 2021. The pricing requested includes unit costs for the various inspection, maintenance, and testing services required. Contractors must include pricing for the site visit, labor, materials, and disposal. The total contract value is estimated, and no expenses are allowed. There are no renewal options, and the contract term is through June 30, 2021. The procurement is being conducted as a small purchase, and there are no specific set-aside requirements identified.

Subcontractors are allowed, and the contractor's personnel must pass security background checks prior to accessing the facility. There is no incumbent vendor or current contractor identified. The procurement does not specify a budget range, but the total contract value is estimated. Respondents must submit their bids electronically through the BidBuy portal, as the State of Illinois currently requires all procurement solicitations to be submitted electronically due to the COVID-19 pandemic.