Kenosha county RFB #2202 countywide fire inspection

Kenosha County, Wisconsin is conducting a comprehensive Request for Bid (RFB #2202) for countywide fire inspection services across four distinct categories: fire extinguishers and hoses (2202A), sprinklers, hydrants, and backflow preventers (2202B), alarm panels including elevator shafts (2202C), and kitchen hoods (2202D). The procurement encompasses mandatory inspections and maintenance services for multiple county facilities, including the Administration Building, Brookside Care Center, Courthouse, Detention Center, Job Center, and Public Safety Building. Vendors must perform annual inspections, testing, and maintenance in strict compliance with the latest National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, Wisconsin Administrative Code, and local fire prevention codes. The inspection services require vendors to hold current licenses from the State of Wisconsin Fire Marshal and meet NICET certification requirements. Mandatory pre-bid site visits were scheduled between October 24 and November 4, 2022, with the Vendor Responsibility Form due by November 11, 2022, and final bids due by November 17, 2022 at 3:00 PM. The anticipated contract award date is November 30, 2022, with the contract term running from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024, and potential one-year renewal options.

The RFB does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside provisions for disadvantaged or minority-owned businesses. Bidders are required to provide a five percent bid bond and submit a 100 percent performance and payment bond within ten business days of contract award. Comprehensive insurance requirements include commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), automobile liability ($1,000,000), excess/umbrella liability ($1,000,000), workers' compensation, and contractor's environmental liability ($1,000,000 per incident). The county reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Subcontractors are not permitted, and price increase requests upon contract renewal are limited to two percent and must be justified with supporting documentation of industry-wide increases. While specific award values are not disclosed, the extensive scope of work across four inspection categories and multiple county facilities suggests a substantial contract value. Payment terms include remittance within thirty days of receipt of properly submitted invoices that include detailed service descriptions, location, date of service, technician information, and inspection results.