Sulfur Dioxide

El Paso Independent School District is requesting proposals for fire suppression systems repair, replacement, maintenance, testing, and related services at various district facilities under CSP #27-006, with proposals due August 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. (MT). A non-mandatory pre-proposal informational conference was held August 7, 2026.

The scope encompasses repair or replacement of fire sprinkler systems, piping, valves, fire pumps, backflow preventers, fire hydrants, alarm connections, controls, and associated components across multiple district locations. Work includes system riser maintenance, backflow preventer maintenance, hydrant maintenance, hose station maintenance, flow switch maintenance, fire pump maintenance, quarterly inspections, and on-call hourly rates for non-emergency and emergency services on weekdays and weekends/holidays. All work must comply with NFPA standards, local fire codes, OSHA requirements, and applicable codes and regulations.

Pricing is submitted on a per-hour basis by service category. The initial contract term is one year with the District holding options to extend for up to four additional years contingent upon satisfactory performance. Contract award is anticipated for September or October 2026.

Evaluation criteria: purchase price (30 points), reputation (10 points), quality (15 points), meeting district needs (20 points), past district relationship (10 points), and long-term costs (15 points). Minimum score of 70 points is required for award consideration. The District reserves the right to award to multiple vendors.

Proposals must include financial statements, certificates of insurance, W-9 forms, pre-service affidavits, EDGAR compliance certifications, conflicts-of-interest disclosures, criminal background checks, and various Texas-specific certifications. Written questions are due August 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. (MT), with answers posted by August 18, 2026.