Fire Extinguisher Inspections, Repair, Replacement and Servicing

Anderson School District One is soliciting bids for a district-wide contract to provide fire extinguisher inspection, repair, replacement, and servicing across all current and future facilities in South Carolina. The scope of work includes annual inspections for most units and six-month inspections for carbon dioxide types, as well as recharging and hydrostatic testing. The selected contractor must provide all labor, licenses, permits, and supplies, ensuring all work complies with NFPA 10 standards and South Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal regulations. Deliverables include itemized billing for each facility and the use of durable plastic tags for recording service dates. The contract is structured for an initial one-year term starting in October 2026, with options for four additional one-year renewals, totaling a maximum of five years. The agreement renews automatically unless either party provides notification of withdrawal at least 120 days prior to the renewal date. Award decisions will be based on price, with unit prices governing over extended prices, and an evaluation of the vendor's responsibility and pricing balance. Qualified offerors must submit a sealed proposal by October 13, 2026, at 2:00pm. Required documentation includes a signed cover page, a new vendor application and W-9 for those not previously contracted within three years, a certificate of insurance, and proof of mandatory minimum qualifications. Bidders must also certify compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act and non-collusion standards, and disclose any potential organizational conflicts of interest. Payment for services will be issued via check mailed to the address provided by the contractor.