The Chicago Park District has awarded a contract to U.S. Fire & Safety Equipment Co. for fire extinguisher program management district-wide. The contract includes mounting, servicing, recharging, and hydrostatic testing of fire extinguishers. The vendor will provide these services for a period of two years, with two one-year extension options. The contract value is estimated to be $99,998.50. Key aspects of the contract include:
* The vendor will inspect and tag approximately 3,500 fire extinguishers annually
* The vendor will pressure test approximately 700 fire extinguishers annually
* The vendor will replace approximately 200 fire extinguishers annually
* The vendor will provide 24-hour emergency service
* The vendor will submit quarterly reports to the Chicago Park District