Kitchen Hood Inspection Contract

Nicholls State University in Louisiana is seeking bids for a Fire Hood Suppression System Inspection and Maintenance Contract. The contract involves semi-annual inspections, maintenance, and servicing of approximately 48 fire hood suppression systems located on the Nicholls State University campus. The scope includes inspecting systems, replacing fuse links, cleaning nozzles, checking agent levels, ensuring proper shut-off and alarm initiation, and providing written reports. The contract period is from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, with the option to extend for two additional 12-month periods. The contractor must be licensed by the Louisiana State Fire Marshal and comply with all state and local laws, codes, and regulations. Pricing is requested on a per-hood basis for the 48 hoods across 10 campus locations, as well as hourly rates for callbacks and recharging. The University will purchase any necessary replacement parts directly from the contractor without markup.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Invitation to Bid does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget range for the contract is not provided.