Annual Fire Pump Testing

Cook County Government, through the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, is soliciting bids for contract 2601-09020 to provide annual fire pump testing and maintenance services for the Department of Facilities Management. The scope of work requires the contractor to perform annual full flow tests, including roof tests where necessary, across various county facilities such as courthouses, jails, and warehouses. The contractor is responsible for all calibrations and adjustments during testing at no additional cost, providing separate written reports for each pump, and notifying the Building Chief Engineer of necessary repairs within five working days. Additionally, the vendor must provide 24/7 emergency repair services with a mandatory two-hour response time. All work must comply with general fire pump testing codes and Municipal Fire Code City of Chicago Brycer Compliance, with a strict restriction against testing in freezing conditions. Bids are due by October 21, 2026, and must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire portal. Evaluation is based on price, conformance with specifications, bidder responsibility, and responsiveness to the County's Minority and Women Owned Business Ordinance. The contract includes specific preferences for local businesses, veterans, and businesses owned by people with disabilities. Awardees must provide performance and payment bonds and certify compliance with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and federal equal employment opportunity laws. Payment is processed through the Cook County Comptroller’s Office, with a preference for the Electronic Payables Program. The contract requires a minimum one-year warranty from the date of completion and acceptance.