Maintenance: Fire Extinguishers

The City of Worcester solicited a sealed‑bid contract for the purchase, installation, inspection, testing, and ongoing maintenance of fire‑extinguishers, chemical‑suppression systems, and sprinkler systems across its public schools and municipal facilities. The work includes annual inspections, hydrostatic testing, refill/recharge of ABC dry‑chemical and K‑Class extinguishers, and required presence of licensed fire‑alarm technicians and sprinkler fitters during testing. The contract runs for one year (June 6 2024 – June 5 2025) with two optional one‑year extensions, and the award went to Impact Fire Services, LLC. • Scope covers fire‑extinguisher servicing, kitchen fire‑suppression inspections, and sprinkler system testing for all city schools and related facilities. • Mandatory compliance with Massachusetts prevailing‑wage rates, weekly certified payroll reporting, and strict school‑site security procedures. • Pricing is submitted on a unit‑price basis; the winning bid was approximately $269 k.