Kern High School District Planet bids #7099

District-Wide Fire Alarm Testing and Inspection Services for Kern High School District

Kern High School District is seeking bids for district-wide fire alarm testing and inspection services. - Government Buyer: - Kern High School District, Business Services Department - Scope of Work: - Annual testing and inspection of fire detection and alarm systems at all high schools, adult schools, career centers, and district offices - Includes testing of all devices, control equipment, batteries, initiating devices, notification appliances, and supervisory systems - Reporting must use NFPA forms and comply with NFPA 72 and California State Fire Marshal requirements - Replacement of defective components as needed - Contract Details: - Initial term of one year, with up to four one-year extensions (maximum five years) - Annual cost escalation requests allowed based on RS Means Construction Cost Index - Compliance with prevailing wage laws and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goals required - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are named; solicitation is open to qualified vendors with relevant licenses - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must hold a valid C10 license - Strict adherence to NFPA and state fire marshal standards - District-wide coverage across multiple facility types

Description

This solicitation is for fire alarm testing and inspection services at all school sites and other district facilities within the Kern High School District. The project duration is 365 calendar days, with an estimated start date of September 9, 2026. Bids must be submitted in paper format by August 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Liquidated damages are set at $1,000 per calendar day for late completion. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

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