Description
The City of Mobile is seeking a qualified fire‑alarm service provider to perform inspection, testing, preventive maintenance, on‑site diagnostics, repairs, and reporting for 66 municipal facilities (plus six additional sites added by Addendum 1). The contract is a fixed‑price, one‑year term with two optional one‑year extensions and a possible 60‑day extension at Year‑3 rates. All work must comply with NFPA 72, be performed by technicians certified by the Alabama State Fire Marshal and the City Fire‑Rescue Department, and adhere to strict insurance, licensing, E‑Verify, and DBE participation requirements. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope by the February 4, 2026 deadline; a pre‑bid conference is scheduled for January 21, 2026.
• Scope: Full fire‑alarm system inspection, testing (annual, semi‑annual, quarterly), preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and detailed reporting for 66+ facilities totaling ~1.64 M sf.
• Technical requirements: Certified technicians, on‑site diagnostics, 24‑hour emergency response (≤ 4 hr notice), provision of tools/equipment, monthly scheduling, and compliance with NFPA 72 and manufacturer specs.
• Contract terms: Fixed‑price, 1‑year base term, two one‑year extensions (optional), 60‑day optional extension; hourly rates for extra services, parts marked up 15 %.
• Compliance: Alabama Fire Marshal permit, City business license, E‑Verify enrollment, $1 M+ insurance limits, DBE participation (≥ 15 %), domestic‑product preference, and notarized bid form.