Description
The VA Medical Center in Providence and its New Bedford outpatient clinic are seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive, year‑round maintenance, repair, testing, and emergency response for fire alarm, fire hydrant, fire‑suppression, and sprinkler systems. The contract includes a one‑year base period with four optional one‑year extensions, and requires 24‑hour emergency service capability, strict reporting, data‑backup, and adherence to NFPA and VA safety standards.
• Quarterly inspections and testing of fire alarm devices, with 2‑hour on‑site emergency response.
• Annual flow testing of fire hydrants and pumps; semi‑annual industrial fire‑suppression inspections.
• Quarterly preventive maintenance of sprinkler systems per NFPA 25, including data backup and detailed reporting.
• Mandatory licensing for all technicians, background checks, and proximity (≤ 40 mi) to the Providence site.
• Documentation of all work, rapid phone callback (1 hour), and coordination with VA security for system shutdowns.