United Independent School District Ionwave #RFCQ 021-2026

Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair of Commercial Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems (Ansul) for UISD

United Independent School District (UISD) is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive inspection, maintenance, and repair services for commercial kitchen fire suppression systems across all district campuses and Child Nutrition facilities. - Government Buyer: - United Independent School District (UISD), Child Nutrition Department - OEMs and Vendors: - Ansul (primary OEM for fire suppression systems and parts) - Badger, Buckeye, Range Guard (referenced for parts and equipment) - Products and Services Requested: - Semi-annual inspection and certification of commercial kitchen fire suppression systems (primarily Ansul) - Chemical recharges for Ansul system tanks (1.5, 3.0, 6.0, 9.0 gallons) using Ansulex wet chemical agent - Annual inspection, recharge, hydrostatic testing, and new purchase options for 6-liter Class K extinguishers - OEM-compliant recharges for Badger and Buckeye 6-liter K extinguishers - Replacement parts: fusible links, rubber blow-off caps, grommet hoses, activation cartridges, warning signs, pressure gauges, remote pull stations, break rods - Turnkey cleaning of Type I exhaust hood systems (NFPA 96 compliant) - Hydrostatic cylinder testing, non-routine repairs, minor system alterations, engineering/design/permitting services - Third-party compliance filing with municipal portals - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All work must be performed by state-licensed, certified technicians - Strict compliance with manufacturer specifications, NFPA 17A, UL 300, NFPA 10, and local/state/federal codes - Replacement parts and wet chemical agents must be OEM-compliant and pre-approved by UISD - Emergency response required within 24 hours - Criminal history checks for covered employees - Adherence to district policies (tobacco-free, professional conduct, insurance requirements) - Pricing must be all-inclusive for routine inspections; restrictions on travel and expense charges - Coordination with Child Nutrition Department required

Description

The United Independent School District is requesting proposals from qualified, licensed contractors to provide comprehensive inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair services for commercial kitchen fire suppression (Ansul) systems across all district campuses and Child Nutrition facilities. The scope includes routine semi-annual system inspections, as-needed recharges, hydrostatic testing, non-routine repairs, and optional Type I exhaust hood cleaning. Vendors must comply with all relevant local, state, and national standards, maintain insurance, and adhere to district policies including tobacco-free zones and professional conduct. Emergency response within 24 hours and coordination with the Child Nutrition Department are required.

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