MoDOT Southeast Fire Extinguisher Inspection, Maintenance, and Testing

The Missouri Department of Transportation Southeast District is requesting bids for annual inspection, maintenance, and testing of fire extinguishers across 33 Southeast District facilities, with responses due December 13, 2024 at 9:00 p.m. Central Time. The contract runs from award date through December 31, 2025, with four optional one-year renewals.

MoDOT encourages minority business enterprise (MBE) participation at 10% and women business enterprise (WBE) participation at 5%. A Buy American preference of 10% price preference applies to bidders whose products are manufactured or produced in the United States; bidders must complete the Missouri Domestic Products Procurement Act certification form (MO Form 300-1102N) identifying point of manufacture for each product.

The scope covers 25 line items including annual inspections for all fire extinguisher sizes; replacement dry chemical extinguishers in capacities from 2.5 LB to 20 LB; recharge services; hydrostatic testing at 6-year and 12-year intervals; and replacement parts such as valve stems, covers, service collars, pressure gauges, hose assemblies, brackets, and handles across multiple counties in southeastern Missouri. Vendors may provide pricing for items and locations they can service under this multiple award contract structure. Pricing is per-unit basis; payment terms are Net 45 with FOB destination, shipping prepaid and allowed.

Contractors must maintain General Liability insurance of not less than $600,000 per occurrence and $4 million aggregate, Business Automobile Liability of the same limits, and Missouri Workers' Compensation coverage with $1 million employer's liability insurance, naming MHTC and MoDOT as additional insureds. Vendors must be registered in MissouriBUYS (powered by MOVERS) and submit responses electronically. Compliance with federal work authorization requirements including E-Verify enrollment and the Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act (for contractors with ten or more employees and contract value exceeding $100,000) is required. No price increases are permitted during the first six months of the original contract or any renewal period.