Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1021-DFS-DFS01-134299

Fire-extinguisher filling station equipment, parts, and repair services

The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services seeks on-demand parts, equipment, and repair support for its fire-extinguisher and cylinder-filling equipment. - Government buyer: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Fire Services (DFS), including its Finance/Fiscal Affairs functions and Stow facility; the RFR identifies the Chief Procurement Officer role. - OEMs and vendors: No OEM, manufacturer, or servicing vendor is named in the provided materials. Equipment references include a Hydrotest SC-5, but no manufacturer is specified. - Equipment and supplies requested: As-needed replacement parts, supplies, tools, and replacement equipment for filling and handling low- and high-pressure cylinders and containers. No fixed purchase quantities are given. - Hydrotest model SC-5 (part/model SC-5). - Electrically operated CO2 transfer pump (no part number stated). - Air-operated cylinder vice, including piping and base plate (model 510-010). - Pneumatic dry chemical filling station, including peripheral equipment (model 550-010). - Associated parts and supplies, including piping, valves, gauges, regulators, safety valves, and specialized tools. - Services requested: As-needed repair, maintenance, and service for existing or subsequently acquired filling and handling equipment. Work may be performed at the DFS facility or the vendor’s facility. - Notable requirements: Vendors must quote labor hourly and provide a written estimate before work begins. Parts are additional, with a maximum 7% markup. Travel, mileage, trip, and similar charges are not allowed. Proposals are evaluated on qualifications and references, service availability, pricing and discounts, and warranties. The solicitation targets Massachusetts Small Business Purchasing Program participants.

Description

The Department of Fire Services seeks a vendor to provide replacement parts, supplies, and tools for equipment used to fill, maintain, and handle low- and high-pressure cylinders used in training. The contract also covers replacement equipment purchases as needed and repair and service of existing or future equipment. Services may be performed on-site or at the vendor’s facility. The solicitation is targeted to businesses participating in Massachusetts’ Small Business Purchasing Program, and bidders must submit Attachment A and satisfy the RFR requirements. The estimated value is approximately $1,500 per year, or $8,000 over the contract’s maximum six-year term.

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