General Fire Services Inspections

The City of Bradenton is soliciting bids under solicitation number 26-042JS for a licensed and certified vendor to provide comprehensive fire protection services across various city-owned and controlled facilities. The scope of work includes the installation, inspection, cleaning, testing, certification, reporting, and repair of fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, backflow preventers, pump systems, clean agent systems, and hood suppression systems. All services must be performed in accordance with National Fire Protection Association standards, the Authority Having Jurisdiction, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Eligible bidders must possess a valid Florida Fire Protection Contractor License (Levels I through V) and provide three relevant references. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total bid price, with preference given to businesses implementing a drug-free workplace program. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the OpenGov portal by October 14, 2026. Required documentation includes a price proposal, an anti-human trafficking affidavit, and various certifications regarding non-collusion and scrutinized companies. The agreement utilizes a unit pricing structure for labor and inspections, with a maximum allowable markup of 30 percent for materials. Task orders are capped at 500,000 dollars, while total construction costs cannot exceed 7.5 million dollars. The awarded contractor is required to maintain extensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, workers compensation, and pollution liability, with the City of Bradenton named as an additional insured. All work must be completed within the timeframe specified in approved purchase orders, and only on-site time is billable, as travel time is not chargeable.