Fire Extinguisher Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, Repair, Replacement and Related

The City of Milpitas is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive fire‑extinguisher services for approximately 485 units across 17 city locations (buildings, fleet and fire vehicles) over a five‑year period. Services include scheduled inspections, annual maintenance, hydrostatic testing, emergency repairs, recharging, replacement of extinguishers, inventory management, disposal, and related documentation. Contractors must hold a California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) Portable Fire Extinguisher Concern License, maintain DIR registration, and comply with prevailing‑wage rules. Response times are 24 business hours for routine requests and 4 business hours for emergencies. The contract requires the contractor to supply all labor, parts, equipment, transportation, and to provide a one‑year warranty on recharges, with a maximum 10 % markup on parts. Bids are due electronically by November 10, 2026. • Scope: Inspection, testing, repair, recharge, replacement, inventory, disposal of all portable fire extinguishers. • Quantity: ~485 extinguishers of various types (dry chemical, CO₂, Halon, water, wet‑chemical). • Term: 5 years, with annual service cycles. • Mandatory licenses: CSFM Portable Fire Extinguisher Concern License, CSFM Certificates of Registration, DIR registration. • Response times: 24 h routine, 4 h emergency. • Pricing: Parts markup capped at 10 %; warranty required on recharge services. • Submission: Electronic via OpenGov by 12:00 pm Nov 10, 2026; questions due Oct 20, 2026.