General Fire Services Inspections

The City of Bradenton is requesting proposals for comprehensive fire protection system testing, maintenance, inspections, certification, and repair services across city-owned facilities under IFB #26-042JS, with proposals due October 14, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for September 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., with questions due September 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Bidders must hold a current, valid Florida Fire Protection Contractor License (Level I, II, III, IV, or V) and provide minimum three references demonstrating fire sprinkler system experience within the past five years. This is the primary capability filter.

The scope encompasses full-service fire protection across all city-owned and city-controlled facilities, including fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, backflow prevention systems, fire pump systems, clean agent suppression systems, hood suppression systems, hood cleaning, and fire extinguisher certification. Services cover all system components including pumps, valves, backflow preventers, piping, sprinkler heads, standpipes, chemical suppression systems, smoke and heat detection devices, alarm warning devices, fire panels, and deluge valves. Contractors must respond to emergency calls within two hours and be onsite within four hours.

Pricing must use city-provided forms with a maximum 30 percent markup on materials. The price proposal includes itemized line items for inspections and testing at specified frequencies (yearly, semiannually, or monthly) and labor rates for normal business hours, outside normal hours, and holidays. Required insurance includes workers' compensation, commercial general liability minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence, and business auto liability $300,000 per occurrence. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest total bid price, provided the bid is reasonable and in the city's best interest. Anticipated award is November 18, 2026.