General Fire Services Inspections

Open State & local contract opportunity Posted

Solicitation number
26-042JS
State
Florida
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The City of Bradenton is requesting proposals for comprehensive fire systems testing, maintenance, inspections, certification, and repair services across various city-owned facilities under IFB #26-042JS, with proposals due October 14, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. A pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for September 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall (non-mandatory).

The bidder must hold a current Florida Fire Protection Contractor License (Level I, II, III, IV, or V) and provide a minimum of three references demonstrating fire sprinkler system experience within the past five years. Technicians must be based within 75 miles of Bradenton and meet two-hour notification and four-hour on-site arrival requirements for emergency calls.

Scope covers nine city locations and includes fire sprinkler systems (466,738 square feet), fire alarm systems (355 devices), backflow preventers, fire pumps, standpipes, chemical and clean agent suppression systems, smoke and heat detection devices, fire panels, deluge valves, hood suppression systems with cleaning, and fire extinguisher certification (approximately 750 annually). Testing and inspections occur on yearly, semiannual, and monthly frequencies per NFPA standards and applicable fire codes. Travel time charges are not permitted; only on-site time may be billed.

Pricing is structured as estimated quantities with hourly labor rates for normal business hours, outside business hours, and holiday work. Materials carry a maximum 30 percent markup, and invoices must itemize inspection and repair services separately with supporting documentation. The City reserves award to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest total bid price, provided the bid is reasonable and in the City's best interest.

Bidders must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence. Questions are due September 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Contract award is anticipated for November 18, 2026.

Opportunity text

The City of Bradenton is seeking proposals to provide full line of Fire systems testing, Maintenance, inspections, certification and repair of fire protection systems for Various City owned Facilities. Services shall be provided for all system components including, but not limited to fire pumps, valves, back flow preventers, piping, sprinkler heads. standpipes, chemical suppression systems fire smoke and heat detection devices, alarm warning devices, all fire panels and systems activated by the fire system and deluge valves, hood system inspections and certification, cleaning of hood systems and fire extinguishers certifications

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