Fire Life and Safety Systems Inspections, Testing and Repair

The City of Phoenix invites sealed offers for Fire Life and Safety Systems Inspections, Testing and Repair.

The City of Phoenix Water Services Department (WSD) is seeking contractors to provide inspection, testing, maintenance, parts and repair services for Fire Life and Safety Systems (FLSS) across WSD facilities in accordance with applicable local, state and federal requirements and guidelines.

Services include routine inspections, emergency response, corrective actions, documentation, and system support required to maintain compliance with applicable codes and standards. Work may be needed on a routine or as needed basis. This solicitation will be awarded on an all-or-none basis. Bidders must propose pricing for all items.

WSD operates administrative buildings, operational sites, water production facilities, wastewater facilities, and restricted tunnel systems throughout Maricopa County. These locations contain various Fire Life and Safety Systems necessary for safe operations and code compliance.

Fire Alarm Systems

Provide annual fire alarm and supervisory system test, inspection and reports for all panels, notification appliances, initiation devices, auxiliary devices, and control systems including all fire dampers serving all locations covered under this contract. Repair any deficiencies noted during the test and inspection within the timeframe allowed by Code.

Fire Sprinkler Systems

Fire sprinkler systems including wet and dry systems, fire hose systems, 5-Year Internal Pipe Testing, & annual flow testing, and fire hydrants: test and inspect systems in accordance with the PFC.

Clean Agent Systems

Provide semi-annual testing and inspection per PFC and NFPA codes.

Offers should be submitted electronically via the City’s Procurement Portal by clicking on “Draft Response”. Offerors must be registered with OpenGov. Late offers will not be considered.

All offers shall be firm and fixed for a period of 180 calendar days from the solicitation opening date.

Offer must have been in operation a minimum of five (5) years. The Offeror shall maintain a current Phoenix Fire Department Business License.

Upon notification of a recommended award, the Offeror will have 14 calendar days to submit a complete certificate of insurance in the minimum amounts and the coverages as required in the Insurance Requirements of this solicitation.

In accordance with the City of Phoenix Code, Chapter 43, Section 43-12, Competitive Sealed Bidding, award(s) shall be made to the lowest responsive and responsible offeror(s) whose offer conforms in all material respects to the requirements set forth in this solicitation.

The term of this Agreement will be for five (5) years, beginning on the Commencement Date, with no options to extend.

The City will conduct a multi-day site visit to allow prospective Offeror's to evaluate Fire Life and Safety Systems located at seven major Water Services Department facilities. Attendance is strongly recommended.