Description
The City of Eugene is seeking a professional firm to provide inspection, testing, maintenance, and optional replacement of on-site portable fire extinguishers. The services will be for all City of Eugene facility locations that fall under the Facility Management Division, which includes approximately 75 locations. The initial contract will be for a period of one year with the option of four additional annual renewals. The contractor will be responsible for inspecting, testing, and maintaining fire extinguishers, as well as providing hydrostatic testing and recharging services. The contractor must comply with all local, state, and federal regulations, including the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.
Some key requirements include:
• Inspecting fire extinguishers when placed into service
• Performing maintenance on fire extinguishers at intervals of not more than once a year
• Providing hydrostatic testing of pressurized water, dry chemical, and carbon dioxide fire extinguishers
• Recharging exhausted extinguishers and conducting miscellaneous repairs
• Maintaining a permanent record for each cylinder tested
• Providing reports that include locations, serial number, and type of extinguisher serviced and/or replaced
The City of Eugene encourages the use of environmentally preferable products and services, and the contractor is expected to support the City's goals by implementing sustainable practices.