FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS INSPECTIONS

The Metro Regional Transit Authority is soliciting bids for the inspection of all fire protection systems, including the recharging of fire extinguishers on an as-needed basis. The contract is structured for an initial one-year term with four optional extension years. The award will be granted to the lowest and best overall bid that meets all minimum specifications, with METRO reserving the right to audit pricing for fairness and review the contractor's production schedule and past performance to determine responsibility. In the event of a tie, priority is given to firms with the largest labor surplus, the highest DBE participation, small business registration, or the earliest submission. Bidders must submit their proposals through the OpenGov portal by December 17, 2026. Required documentation includes a complete bid, a SAM.gov confirmation dated within seven days of the deadline, and various certifications regarding federal tax liability, Buy America compliance, non-collusion, and lobbying. Additionally, bidders must provide a bid guarantee of five percent of the bid price, and the successful contractor must provide performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract price. The contractor is required to maintain commercial general and auto liability insurance and guarantee all work against defects for at least one year following final payment.