Description
The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive fire‑extinguisher maintenance and repair services for all correctional facilities in the Central Region of Alabama. The work includes annual inspections, 5‑year and 6‑year service cycles, hydrostatic testing, parts replacement, tagging, record‑keeping, warranty support, and rapid response to emergency service requests. Vendors must comply with NFPA 10, OSHA 1910.157, ADOC security protocols, PREA background‑check requirements, and maintain specified insurance coverage. Bids are to be submitted via the Alabama Buys portal, and the contract is awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with a base period of 12 months and up to four optional 12‑month extensions.
• Perform annual inspections, 5‑/6‑year service, and 12‑year hydrostatic testing of all portable fire extinguishers across ~300 units and ~30 hydrants.
• Supply required replacement parts, provide warranty coverage of at least one year, and replace extinguishers taken off‑site with equivalent units.
• Maintain strict security compliance (searches, background checks, uniformed personnel) and meet ADOC’s response‑time standards (1‑hour voicemail callback, 3‑day emergency service).
• Submit a markup percentage for parts, provide $1 M general liability insurance, workers’ compensation, and automobile liability coverage, and furnish three three‑year business references.