The City of Mobile is awarding a service contract to maintain, inspect, test, tag, recharge, and perform hydrostatic testing on its fleet of fire extinguishers across 119 municipal facilities. The contract covers 1,190 extinguishers, includes a base‑price per unit component and a $37,500 allowance for additional services such as new extinguisher installation, exchanges, and extended maintenance. It is a one‑year base period with two optional one‑year renewals and a possible 60‑day extension, and it was awarded to Johnson Controls Fire Protection through an open bidding process.
• Scope: Annual inspection, tagging, recharging, hydrostatic testing, and optional upgrades for 1,190 extinguishers.
• Term: 1‑year base, up to 3 years total with renewals and a 60‑day extension.
• Financials: Base price per extinguisher (to be bid) plus a $37,500 multi‑year allowance for extra services.
• Procurement: Open public bid (Invitation to Bid) with mandatory pre‑bid conference; award based on lowest responsive bid.
• Requirements: Contractor must hold Alabama State Fire Marshal permit, follow NFPA codes, provide E‑Verify proof, and meet specified insurance limits.