University of South Carolina Supplier systems #GS-IFB-270054-01

University of South Carolina campus fire-alarm, fire-pump, and sprinkler services

The University of South Carolina is seeking fire-protection service providers for its Columbia campus under a two-lot solicitation. - Government buyer: University of South Carolina, USC Purchasing Department; Columbia campus. Procurement contact: DeAna Reed-Sharpe. - Scope by lot: - Lot 1: Emergency fire-alarm diagnosis and repair, plus annual fire-alarm and smoke-detector inspections and testing. - Lot 2: Diesel and electric fire-pump maintenance and testing, fire-pump flow tests, and sprinkler service and inspections. - Estimated quantities listed: 2,000 emergency alarm diagnosis/repair units; 180 annual alarm and detector inspections; 10 annual diesel-pump maintenance services; 20 semi-annual diesel-pump inspections; 47 fire-pump flow tests; 1,500 fire-pump/sprinkler service-work units; and 1,500 sprinkler inspections. Units are not specified in the attachment summary. - Important requirements include 24/7 emergency availability, a one-hour response for specified emergencies, qualified and certified personnel, and applicable NFPA 72 (2019) testing. Emergency diagnosis and repair pricing includes labor but excludes parts and programming; overtime premiums and travel time are not allowed for that service. Other listed pump maintenance pricing includes labor and travel expenses. - No OEMs, manufacturers, service providers, part numbers, or branded products are identified in the solicitation materials. No product line items are listed. - The contract has a one-year initial term with four additional one-year renewal options, for a potential maximum of five years.

Description

The University of South Carolina is seeking service provider(s) for fire safety maintenance services. The scope includes emergency response and repair of fire alarm systems, annual testing of fire alarms and smoke detectors, and annual and semi-annual diesel fire pump maintenance testing. Work also includes fire pump maintenance, service and flow testing, and sprinkler inspections. The bid schedule describes inspection, testing, maintenance, repair, and emergency service for fire alarm systems, fire control panels, fire sprinkler systems, and associated fire protection equipment.

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