Fire Extinguisher Annual Service And Maintenance

The San Bernardino City Unified School District is procuring annual fire extinguisher service and maintenance for approximately 4,500 portable units across all district facilities, including ABC dry chemical, Class K wet chemical, CO2, and Halon 1211/Halotron 1 extinguishers. The contractor must perform inspection, maintenance, hydrostatic testing, recharging, repair, replacement, tagging, and documentation in full compliance with NFPA 10, California State Fire Marshal regulations, Cal/OSHA standards, and local Authority Having Jurisdiction requirements. All work must be coordinated directly with site personnel, and temporary replacement extinguishers must be provided whenever units are removed for service. Each extinguisher must be tagged with service date, technician identification, and compliance status, and comprehensive reports including serial numbers, manufacturer details, service history, and inspection logs must be submitted annually by June 1. The contractor is required to hold a valid California C-16 license, carry specified insurance coverages including general liability, automobile liability, professional liability, workers' compensation, and sexual abuse/molestation coverage with the District named as additional insured, and comply with fingerprinting and key handling protocols, including a $200 deposit per issued key. Subcontractors must be disclosed, and payroll records must be maintained for inspection. A one-year warranty covers all labor, parts, and service performance. The solicitation, numbered 20260807013, is open for electronic submission via the OpenGov Procurement Portal with a deadline of August 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. PST. Bidders must submit required documents including a fillable bid bond, W-9 form, non-collusion affidavit, and the District’s site list in PDF format. The contract is valued between $60,000 and $400,000 and will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis to the most responsive and responsible bidder meeting all technical specifications. The initial term is one year, with the possibility of annual extensions up to five years. Invoices must be submitted electronically to APinvoices@sbcusd.k12.ca.us and are subject to 30-day payment terms upon verification of correct documentation. The District reserves the right to inspect and accept services on-site and requires correction of deficiencies at no additional cost. The contractor must certify non-debarment, equal opportunity employment compliance, and, if the contract