44_Service-REQ 144169 Fire Ext Insp LBB

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the annual inspection, maintenance, and low-pressure hydrotesting of portable fire extinguishers within the Lubbock District (Highway District 05). This fixed-price contract requires services to be performed in accordance with NFPA 10 and ANSI/UL standards, with a specific inspection window occurring in January. The contract term runs from execution through December 31, 2026, with the possibility of three one-year renewals extending through 2029. Performance locations include the Brownfield, Littlefield, Lubbock, and Plainview areas. Qualified vendors must possess at least three years of experience and provide State Fire Marshall certification for personnel. Bids are evaluated based on best value, prioritizing the lowest price and the ability to meet technical specifications. Mandatory submission requirements include a pricing schedule in Excel format, vendor and personnel qualification schedules, a Texas Family Code certification, and a formal execution of bid. All responses must be submitted via the Bonfire system by July 3, 2025. Awardees must comply with various state and federal mandates, including anti-boycott of Israel certifications, human trafficking prohibitions, and HUB subcontracting plans for contracts exceeding 100,000 dollars.