Fire Suppression Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair Program

Cherokee County School District is soliciting sealed fixed-price bids for comprehensive Fire Suppression Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair Services across all its facilities, including kitchens, classrooms, laboratories, athletic areas, and concession stands. The solicitation, identified as FPB #2026-05 and issued on May 8, 2026, with a response deadline of May 29, 2026, requires contractors to perform semiannual inspections of commercial and residential hood fire suppression systems, annual inspections and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers, and replacement of components such as fusible links, nozzles, blow-off caps, and hydrostatic testing. All work must comply with NFPA 96, NFPA 17A, NFPA 10, OSHA standards, manufacturer guidelines, and applicable state and local fire codes, ensuring services are conducted in a professional, safe, and workmanlike manner. The contract is structured as a fixed-price agreement with a one-year base term and up to four annual option periods, potentially extending the engagement to five years. Bidders must submit detailed unit pricing for each line item, with awards based on overall value, considering responsiveness, responsibility, price reasonableness, and avoidance of unbalanced bids, rather than solely on the lowest price. Performance is required at all District locations in South Carolina, with the contractor responsible for all personnel, equipment, materials, permits, and insurance—including workers’ compensation and general liability coverage. Contractors must submit detailed service reports within 14 days of each visit and an annual summary report by August 1, along with signed service orders for each site. Acceptance occurs on-site by authorized District personnel upon verification of completed work and proper cleanup. Payment is managed by the District’s Finance Department in Gaffney, SC, with invoices required to include purchase order numbers, line-item charges, and service dates, submitted within 30 days. The contract enforces federal compliance obligations, including SAM registration, Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment certification for awards over $100,000, Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act adherence above $150,000, and domestic preferences. Offerors must certify they are not debarred or suspended in SAM and maintain all necessary state and local licenses. Submission must be sealed and delivered to the District’s Finance Department by the deadline; no electronic submission portal is specified, though inquiries may be directed via email. The solicitation mandates strict adherence to specifications