Description
The State of North Carolina’s Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive fire alarm, fire extinguisher, and fire sprinkler testing and inspection services for the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro. The work includes annual inspections of over 40 fire alarm system locations and associated life‑safety equipment, compliance documentation, and reporting. The contract will run for three years (March 6 2027 – March 5 2030) with an option to extend. Vendors must be registered in North Carolina, submit bids electronically via the e‑Procurement portal, and may attend a non‑mandatory site visit on October 21, 2026. Key dates: posting Oct 16 2026, questions due Oct 22 2026, bid submission Oct 29 2026 (bid opening). The award date is TBD.
• Scope: Annual testing/inspection of fire alarm panels, detectors, extinguishers, sprinkler systems across all zoo facilities.
• Deliverables: Inspection reports, certification of compliance, any required corrective actions.
• Contract term: 3 years with possible extension.
• Mandatory vendor qualifications: NC‑registered vendor, compliance with state statutes, E‑Verify, insurance, licensing.
• Submission: Electronic bid via Ariba Sourcing Tool; required forms include pricing, references, financial certification.
• Evaluation: Lowest responsive price meeting specifications, with consideration of past performance and financial stability.