Fire Alarm/Fire Sprinkler Inspections, Testing, Maintenance and Repairs

Collin County solicitation 2026-298 seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair services for fire alarm and fire sprinkler system infrastructure across twenty-five different county building locations. The scope includes annual inspections of detectors, switches, and backflows, as well as 24/7 emergency response and troubleshooting performed on a time-and-materials basis. All work must adhere to NFPA 72 and NFPA 75 standards, as well as regulations from the National Board of Fire Underwriters and the Texas Engineering and Fire Prevention Bureau. The contract is an annual agreement for twelve months with an option to renew for three additional one-year terms, with an estimated annual value of 152,000 dollars. The contract will be awarded to the responsive bidder offering the lowest and best bid, with evaluation factors including price, past performance with Collin County, and completion time. Selected vendors must provide a performance bond if the project exceeds 100,000 dollars and a payment bond if it exceeds 25,000 dollars. Key deliverables include per-building pricing for annual inspections and the requirement that all testing result in a green or blue tag before the contractor leaves the premises. Invoicing must be fully documented by location and labor, and all work must be approved by the Collin County Facilities Maintenance department prior to payment. Submissions are due by November 12, 2026, via the OpenGov eProcurement Portal or in hard copy to the Purchasing Department.