The City of Mobile is procuring a one‑year fire‑extinguisher inspection, service, and maintenance contract covering more than 1,100 extinguishers across 113 municipal facilities, with the possibility of two additional one‑year extensions. The awardee must perform annual inspections, tag each unit, provide any required recharges, replacements, hydrostatic testing, and comply with NFPA, Alabama Fire Code, and City regulations. The contract is structured on a per‑unit pricing basis, includes a $45,000 allowance for additional services, and mandates specific insurance, E‑Verify enrollment, and a 15 % socially/economically disadvantaged subcontracting goal.
• Scope: 1,143 extinguishers of 13 types; annual inspection, tagging, recharge, replacement, hydrostatic testing as needed.
• Requirements: Alabama State Fire Marshal permit, certified personnel, domestic products, insurance (WC/EL $1 M, CGL $1 M, Auto $1 M, Umbrella $2 M), E‑Verify, vendor‑portal registration.
• Procurement: Open competitive sealed bidding, lowest responsive bidder award, with local and state preference price adjustments.