Guilford County Schools #6843

Inspection and Testing Services for Fire Extinguishers and Kitchen Hood Fire Suppression Systems

Guilford County Schools is seeking qualified vendors to provide inspection and testing services for fire extinguishers and kitchen exhaust hood fire suppression systems across all district-owned properties. - Government Buyer: - Guilford County Schools, Purchasing Department - Key contacts: Alonzo Salter, Velicia Moore - Scope of Work: - Monthly inspection and testing of fire extinguishers and kitchen exhaust hood fire suppression systems at 112 schools and 7 administrative buildings - Services must comply with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and all relevant regulations - Includes both routine monthly inspections and emergency work orders as needed - Vendors must provide documentation of each visit, signed by school staff, and report to the main office upon arrival - Products and Services Requested: - Inspection labor for fire extinguishers and kitchen hood fire suppression systems - Testing, recharging, and replacement of fire extinguishers (2.5lb, 5.0lb, 10lb, 20lb ABC Dry Chemical units, and 6 liter K-class units) - Replacement parts for kitchen hood systems (KH fusible link, rubber blow-off cap, metal blow-off cap) - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must have North Carolina Fire/Life/Safety technician certification and at least five years of relevant experience - Contract is for one year with four one-year renewal options; price increases capped at 5% per renewal based on CPI - Contract may be terminated by either party with 30 days written notice - No specific OEMs or brands are mandated; opportunity is open to all qualified service providers - The procurement focuses on inspection, testing, and maintenance services rather than the supply of new equipment

Description

Guilford County Schools is seeking bids from qualified vendors to supply all labor to perform NFPA testing and inspection of fire extinguishers and Kitchen Exhaust Hood Fire Suppression systems in all Guilford County Schools locations. The contract includes portable Fire Extinguisher Inspection services and Kitchen Exhaust Hood Fire Suppression System inspections for all properties owned and operated by Guilford County Schools. The work must comply with NFPA guidelines and all relevant local, state, and federal regulations. Bids must be submitted by August 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, and electronic submissions will not be accepted.

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