ANNUAL FIRE EXTIGUISHER INSPECTON

The Gary Sanitary District is soliciting quotes for an annual fire extinguisher inspection service at its Wastewater Treatment Plant and associated lift stations located in Gary, Indiana. The selected vendor will be responsible for inspecting all fire extinguishers, charging, exchanging, or replacing units as necessary, and affixing official inspection tags to each device. The solicitation, identified as 2026-RFP-041, was posted on April 23, 2026, with responses due by May 1, 2026, and is open to vendors through the OpenGov Procurement Portal. The contract encompasses a total of 55 fire extinguishers of various types and sizes, including 5-lb, 10-lb, and 20-lb ABC models, 2.5-gal water extinguishers, 15-lb and 20-lb CO₂ units, six kitchen wet chemical extinguishers, and one 30-lb wheeled ABC unit, all requiring service under the scope. Evaluation of proposals will be based on a trade-off approach, with cost accounting for 30% of the scoring, and technical merit—covering project understanding, expertise in fire safety equipment, personnel qualifications, and schedule management—comprising the remaining 70%. Vendors must submit proposals in two volumes: one technical and one cost-only, with no format or page limits specified beyond the required content elements. The point of contact for inquiries is Bryan Cossey, Procurement Manager, and all work must be performed at the designated facilities in Gary, Indiana. Although standard FAR clauses, packaging requirements, or formal contracting officer details are not provided, the procurement requires compliance with applicable safety and regulatory standards for fire extinguisher maintenance. No contract value has been pre-determined, and pricing must be submitted by offerors. All submissions are electronic, and proposers are expected to demonstrate full understanding of the service requirements to ensure life safety compliance across the district’s critical infrastructure.