Description
The City of Cincinnati is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive inspection, testing, and minor repair services for fire sprinkler systems across more than 80 municipal facilities, including parking garages, health centers, parks, water works, and sewer facilities. The contract is an indefinite‑delivery, 12‑month base period with two optional 12‑month renewals, and will be awarded to the lowest‑and‑best‑responsive bid submitted electronically by the March 18, 2026 deadline. The contractor must hold valid Ohio fire‑sprinkler certification, maintain required insurance, comply with the City’s living‑wage ordinance, and meet M/WBE participation goals.
• Scope covers wet and dry sprinkler systems, standpipe inspections, fire‑pump testing, and kitchen‑suppression system checks; frequencies range from quarterly to annual per site.
• All work must follow NFPA 25 (2014 edition) and Ohio Fire Code, with detailed reporting to designated City divisions.
• Contractor must submit a 1 % administrative fee, adhere to living‑wage rates, and provide cost‑plus pricing for spare‑parts; all bid forms (Volume 2) and the Excel pricing sheet (Volume 3) must be uploaded via the City’s VSS portal.