Fall Protection System Maintenance

The City of Seattle is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB #FA3‑6838) for a pool of contracts to provide fall protection system maintenance across all city departments. Vendors must have at least five years’ experience inspecting and repairing legacy fall‑protection equipment, demonstrate performance on five comparable contracts, and be licensed for two or more listed manufacturers. Services include routine inspections, preventative maintenance, minor repairs, post‑fall evaluations, and warranty work, all performed by OSHA‑competent personnel. Contracts are one‑year in length with up to six optional one‑year extensions; individual work orders cannot exceed $200,000 without prior approval. The City will award contracts to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders, with a 90‑day trial period and the possibility of re‑award to the next low bidder if performance is unsatisfactory. • Scope: Inspection, cleaning, adjustment, minor repairs, and documentation of existing passive/active fall‑protection systems. • Minimum qualifications: 5 years experience, 5 similar contracts, licensing for ≥2 manufacturers. • Response deadline: Sealed bids due October 22, 2026 (10:00 am). • Pre‑bid conference (non‑mandatory): September 18, 2026, 9:00 am (virtual). • Contract term: 1 year, renewable up to six additional years. • Estimated annual spend: ≈ $210 k (based on prior contract). • Mandatory response time: ≤ 6 hours for emergencies within Seattle. • Required contact: Veronica Castro, Buyer (206) 684‑0763, [email protected].