RFQP - Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Fire Suppression System

The City of Bakersfield is seeking a qualified contractor to design, engineer, supply, install, and commission a comprehensive fire‑suppression system for its Materials Recovery Facility. The scope includes autonomous fire‑detection, hydraulic calculations, permitting, equipment procurement, control‑system integration, testing, training, and a 48‑hour on‑site response guarantee. The contractor must provide performance and labor/materials bonds (20 % each), meet robust insurance requirements, and comply with California prevailing‑wage rules. Attendance at the mandatory site visit on August 4 2026 is required for proposal eligibility, and all submissions are due electronically by August 18 2026. The award is anticipated on October 7 2026. • Turn‑key fire‑suppression system design, permitting, engineering, and installation for a 20,000‑ton MRF. • Provide detection hardware (flame/thermal, PLC controls), suppression monitors, and full O&M documentation. • Maintain 48‑hour on‑site repair response and 24‑hour phone support; technicians must be California‑based. • Bonds: 20 % performance and 20 % labor/materials; Insurance: $2M General Liability, $2M Automobile, $1M Workers’ Comp. • Must attend mandatory site visit (Aug 4) and submit all required PDFs via PlanetBids by Aug 18.