City of Chicago #77402,2

Chicago Aviation fire-extinguisher and suppression-system maintenance, testing, and supply

The City of Chicago Department of Aviation is seeking a five-year fire-extinguisher and fire-suppression maintenance and supply contract for O’Hare and other City facilities. - Government buyer: City of Chicago, Chicago Department of Aviation, Aviation office; contact listed as Derrick Knight Jr. - Scope: Annual inspections and certifications, recharging, hydrostatic testing, repairs and labor, system testing, replacement parts and agents, and new portable extinguishers. - Named OEMs and equipment brands: Amerex Corporation, Badger Fire Protection, Buckeye Fire Equipment, Ansul, Inc., Fenwal Controls, and Kidde. The solicitation does not list OEM part numbers. - Quantities: The price schedule includes estimated quantities for a wide range of extinguisher types and services. Representative demands include 2,560 Halon extinguisher recharges, 2,527 hydrotests for 10-lb dry-chemical extinguishers, 745 new 5-lb dry-chemical extinguishers, and 34,535 annual inspections of pressurized dry-chemical extinguishers. - Notable requirements: Includes work on low-pressure CO2 systems, FM-200 systems, fire pumps, and airport facilities. A clean-agent refill cylinder may be Halotron or equal; monoammonium phosphate dry chemical must exceed 82% MAP content. Airport access and security requirements apply. - Participation goals: 2% MBE and 2% WBE. - Contract term: 60 months, with a possible one-time extension of up to 181 days for continuity of service.

Description

The City of Chicago is soliciting bids for fire extinguisher services and fire suppression systems for use by the Chicago Department of Aviation. This is a work service solicitation with a 60-month contract term. The solicitation states contract-specific goals of 2% MBE and 2% WBE. Responses are due November 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time.

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