Fire Extinguisher Service

The County of Kern is seeking a vendor to provide fire extinguisher services throughout the county for a period of 24 months, from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028. The services include annual inspections, six-year inspections, and hydrostatic testing of fire extinguishers. The vendor will be required to provide pricing for each extinguisher type and size, by location and service type. The county has approximately 679 fire extinguishers of various types and sizes. The vendor will also be required to provide new item pricing for various fire extinguisher-related items. The county spends approximately $100,000 per year on this commodity. Key points to consider: • The contract will be for 24 months, with prices firm for the entire period. • The vendor will be required to provide services to various county locations, including fire stations, libraries, and administrative buildings. • The vendor will be required to provide pricing for each extinguisher type and size, by location and service type. • The county has a local vendor preference policy, which gives a 5% preference to local vendors. • The vendor will be required to provide proof of insurance, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability. • The vendor will be required to comply with all applicable county, state, and federal laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.