Description
The State of North Carolina, on behalf of Appalachian State University, is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive life‑safety services across its campus. The contract covers annual NFPA‑25 sprinkler and fire‑pump inspections, semi‑annual clean‑agent and kitchen‑extinguisher system checks, annual NFPA‑72 fire‑alarm inspections, annual inspection and maintenance of roughly 2,700 portable fire extinguishers, and emergency exit‑lighting inspections. Vendors must also deliver deficiency reports with repair quotes and be capable of performing the necessary repairs. The initial contract term is one year with up‑to‑two optional one‑year renewals, and the work window for inspections is May 15 – August 15 each year.
• Scope: NFPA 25 sprinkler, fire pump, clean‑agent, kitchen, dry‑chemical, fire‑alarm (NFPA 72), portable extinguishers, emergency lighting.
• Deliverables: Inspection reports, deficiency reports, repair cost estimates, periodic progress reports.
• Timeline: Site‑visit (non‑mandatory) 8/25/26; questions due 8/26/26; proposal submission deadline 9/8/26; award 9/9/26.
• Contract term: 1 year, with two optional 1‑year extensions.
• Required certifications: Vendor must be certified to perform repairs on fire‑protection systems and be a North Carolina‑registered vendor in good standing.
• Evaluation: Best‑value criteria including cost, technical merit, past performance, and ability to meet schedule.