DCAMM Life Safety and Fire Suppression Systems Testing, Repair and Maintenance

The Rhode Island Department of Administration, Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance (DCAMM) is soliciting proposals under RFQ27006881 for the comprehensive testing, inspection, maintenance, and repair of life safety equipment across various state-owned facilities. The scope of work includes fire alarms, sprinkler systems, suppression systems, and AEDs at multiple locations, including the Pastore Center, Eleanor Slater-Zambarano Complex, and the Center General Complex. The contract is structured with an initial three-year term beginning September 1, 2026, with two optional one-year renewals, extending the potential period of performance through June 30, 2031. Award is implied to be price-driven, with vendors required to submit detailed pricing via an external spreadsheet through the Online Solicitation Portal. All work must be performed by licensed personnel with at least two years of experience and must adhere to strict quality standards, including NFPA, OSHA, ADA, and Rhode Island State Fire Marshal requirements. Key deliverables include quarterly and semi-annual testing, 90-day device inspections, and the submission of Uniform Test Reports within 30 days of service. Emergency repairs must be initiated within 48 hours of a reliability issue being identified. Subcontracting requires prior agency approval and is subject to a cost-plus-6% fee limit.