FY26 Fire Alarm Inspection and Testing

The Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking qualified contractors for Fire Alarm Inspection and Testing services through a competitive procurement process targeting Bristol County and Boston City jurisdictions. The Request for Response (RFR) requires comprehensive annual fire alarm system testing, with 100% system testing annually and approximately 25% of inventory tested quarterly across DOC facilities. Contractors must conduct thorough inspections and functional tests of fire alarm equipment, ensuring strict compliance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code. Bidder qualifications are rigorous, mandating specific electrical licensing (Class A-D), a minimum of five years of fire detection system experience, and technicians with manufacturer training and at least two years of system-specific work experience. Technicians must provide detailed documentation including resumes, testing reports, and qualification sheets, with performance occurring during normal business hours and scheduling negotiated between the Division of Resource Management Fire Safety Group and selected contractor(s). The solicitation was posted on June 13, 2025, with proposals due by June 23, 2025, under State Local Contract Opportunity ID 68675853cb24ffea070e0158.

The procurement includes provisions for the Massachusetts Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP), which provides procurement preferences for small businesses meeting specific eligibility criteria. To qualify for SBPP participation, businesses must have their principal place of business in Massachusetts, have been operational for at least one year, employ 50 or fewer full-time equivalent employees, and maintain gross revenues of $15 million or less based on a three-year average. Non-profit firms must be registered with the MA Attorney General's Office and hold tax-exempt status under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code. Misrepresentation of SBPP status can result in disqualification, potential debarment, and contract termination. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including bodily injury and property damage policies with specific aggregate limits. While specific contract value is not disclosed, the procurement requires a minimum of two technicians per testing session and fully equipped service vehicles. Interested businesses can seek additional information through the SBPP webpage or by contacting the SBPP Help Desk for further guidance on participation requirements.