TMD25-FMO-0039672 Fire Protection Equipment, Systems, Maintenance and Repairs

The Texas Military Department (TMD) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered TMD25-FMO-0039672 for Fire Protection Equipment, Systems, Maintenance and Repairs at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. The procurement seeks a comprehensive contractor to perform annual inspections, testing, maintenance, and repairs across multiple fire safety systems, including fire alarms, sprinkler systems, suppression systems, fire pumps, hazmat containers, and fire extinguishers. Specific deliverables include replacing corroded pipe fittings, fire pump packing, fire hydrants, conducting hydrostatic testing, evaluating and repairing overhead rolling fire doors, and inspecting and replacing fire extinguishers. Contractors must have a minimum of five years of commercial experience in fire protection system maintenance and must comply with national fire protection standards, OSHA regulations, and state of Texas licensing requirements. Mandatory site visits are scheduled for August 5-6, 2025, with bids due by 2:00 PM CT on August 19, 2025. The contract will be effective upon award, with work to be completed within 60 days of the notice to proceed. Evaluation will be conducted using a best value standard, considering factors such as price, compliance with specifications, delivery timeframe, vendor performance history, and potential economic impact.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, workers' compensation, automobile liability, and umbrella/excess liability. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project involves extensive fire safety infrastructure at the Fort Bliss AFRC facility located at 11701 Montana Ave, El Paso, Texas. The Mandatory Pricing Schedule indicates a total contract value of $0, suggesting this is likely a unit-price or time-and-materials contract where actual costs will be determined by specific work performed. The project involves significant quantitative requirements, including replacing 15 overhead rolling fire doors, inspecting 52 five-pound and 34 twenty-pound fire extinguishers, and replacing 70 five-pound and 34 twenty-pound fire extinguishers across multiple building locations. The contract includes a one-year warranty on workmanship and parts, with a required 48-hour response time for warranty calls. Successful contractors will need to provide all necessary labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, and supplies to complete the comprehensive fire protection services.