Massport #IFB 27-20

Fire suppression system inspection, maintenance, and repair services for Somerville facilities

The City of Somerville is seeking a qualified contractor to inspect, maintain, and repair fire suppression systems at city facilities. - Buyer: City of Somerville; Department of Public Works manages the work, with Procurement and Contracting Services handling procurement. - Scope: Services cover systems at 22 city facilities. No OEMs, manufacturers, or vendors are named, and no product part numbers are specified. - Inspection and testing: Conduct two visits per year at each listed location, testing at least 50% of each system during each visit so that all components are tested annually. Applicable systems include sprinklers, fire pumps, backflow preventers, standpipes, and specified kitchen hood systems; work must follow applicable NFPA standards. - Additional work: Complete system assessments in the second contract year, annual fire pump inspections at six designated schools, and approved maintenance and repairs. Parts and materials should generally duplicate existing parts; substitutes require City approval. - On-call response: Provide 24/7 emergency service, acknowledge emergency calls within one hour, and begin work within two hours. The bid form estimates 200 regular-time repair hours and 50 after-hours or emergency hours annually; repair work requires written City authorization. - Notable qualifications: Requires DCAMM Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems certification, at least 10 years of relevant experience, properly licensed technicians, OSHA 10 training, and compliance with state prevailing-wage requirements. - Pricing and term: The estimated value is $120,000 per year. The initial term is one year, with two optional renewal years. The bid form includes an estimated $10,000 annual budget for parts and materials.

Description

The City of Somerville is soliciting bids for inspection, maintenance, and repairs to fire suppression systems at various locations throughout Somerville. The source summary describes biannual inspections, testing, maintenance, and repairs at 22 city facilities. The project information lists an estimated cost of $120,000 annually and two optional renewal years at the city’s sole discretion. Bids are due October 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT, and a 5% bid deposit is required.

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