Life Safety - NFPA Inspections

Appalachian State University is requesting proposals for Life Safety NFPA inspections and repairs across its campus under RFP 55-081726, with proposals due September 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET and a pre-proposal site visit on August 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM in Boone, North Carolina. All technicians must be NICET and NFPA certified, and the vendor must maintain an office within 120 miles of Appalachian State University — a geographic constraint that screens the competitive pool.

The scope includes annual NFPA 25 sprinkler system and fire pump inspections across wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge configurations; semi-annual inspections of clean agent systems, kitchen extinguishing systems, and dry chemical systems; annual NFPA 72 fire alarm system inspections covering tamper switches, flow switches, coiling fire doors, smoke and heat detectors, horns, sirens, strobes, and pull stations; annual inspection and maintenance of approximately 2,700 portable fire extinguishers; and emergency exit and lighting inspections with deficiency reports and repair quotes for each of 56 listed university buildings plus the Hickory Campus location. Inspections must be completed annually between May 15 and August 15. The vendor must submit separate pricing for cost per fire extinguisher inspection, hourly rates for sprinkler system repairs, and hourly rates for alarm system repairs.

The initial contract term is one year with options to renew for up to two additional one-year terms, contingent on written notice of renewal intent 60 days before term expiration. The vendor must demonstrate at least ten years of experience inspecting and testing systems in a university or similar setting. Evaluation prioritizes vendor technical approach, followed by qualifications, experience, and pricing. Written questions are due August 26, 2026, with responses provided August 27. Vendors must be registered with the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal and Secretary of State prior to award. Background checks may be required at vendor expense.