Fire Suppression System Inspection and Maintenance

Northside Independent School District (NISD) is soliciting sealed bids under RFP 2026-131 for the semi-annual inspection and maintenance of automatic fire suppression systems located in main, culinary arts, and ALE kitchens across various district campuses and facilities in San Antonio, Texas. This contract replaces RFP 2023-192, and all previous vendors must respond to remain eligible for business with the District. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all labor, tools, and materials, specifically including the semi-annual replacement of fusible links and the annual replacement of safety seal caps. Inspections are scheduled for January, performed after regular business hours, and July, performed during regular business hours. Bidders must be state certified by the Texas State Fire Marshal and are responsible for verifying system counts at each location to ensure accurate pricing. The contract will be awarded based on best value, with purchase price accounting for 30% of the evaluation. Proposals must be submitted via the Euna Procurement (formerly Bonfire) portal by November 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT. Mandatory submission documents include a W9, Certificate of Insurance, Vendor and EDGAR certifications, and a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire. Selected vendors must comply with the Texas Prompt Payment Act, with invoices submitted monthly per campus. Additionally, the contract mandates compliance with federal regulations including the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages, the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, and various EPA and equal opportunity standards for contracts involving federal funds.