This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Pueblo, Colorado. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

In general, the successful bidder will provide refills and replacements of fire extinguishers as requested by the City of Pueblo (hereinafter referred to as City). Additionally, on an as needed/required basis, the Contractor shall hydrotest the fire extinguishers before refill. The successful bidder may occasionally be required to repair equipment or provide replacements for damaged equipment parts. Submitted prices are to include all charges for labor, administration, materials, supplies, shipping/handling, delivery, insurance, and equipment necessary to supply the commodity as listed within this IFB. An initial agreement with the awarded bidder is anticipated to begin on or near April 30, 2024, and, unless sooner terminated, will terminate in three (3) years. The agreement may be renewed in two (2) successive one-year periods by a separate written amendment or letter signed by both parties. All prices quoted shall be honored for three (3) years. Requests for price increases at the time of renewal may not exceed 1) three percent (3%) or, 2) the prior years United States Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (CPI), whichever of the two options is lower. Price increases greater than this amount will not be considered unless there is an industry-wide price increase, which must be substantiated by a letter from the supplier or manufacturer. Contractor, if not local, must be able to provide shipping to and from Contractors authorized location at no charge to the City within a maximum of 7 days from initial request from City. Question Submission Deadline:April 9, 2024, 4:00 pm Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted to the Purchasing Department using the Question-and-Answer section of the solicitation In general, the successful bidder will provide Hydrotesting, refill, and replacement of fire extinguishers on an as needed basis for Building Maintenance. Submitted prices are to include all charges for administration, labor, manufacture, materials, supplies, shipping/handling, unloading, insurance, and equipment necessary to supply the commodity as listed within this Invitation for Bid (IFB). Prospective bidders must satisfy themselves by personal inquiry of the project or delivery location and the proposed delivery schedule as to the correctness of any items requested in this IFB. Bidder shall not, after submission of bid, dispute or complain of such cost estimate, nor assert that there was any misunderstanding in regard to the nature or amount of work required to complete delivery and unloading of items. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids for any or all items covered in the Invitation to Bid, to waive informalities or defects in bids or to accept any bid as it shall deem to be in the best interest of the City. All awards shall be contingent upon appropriation of the necessary funds and only after the receipt of a Purchase Order or Service Agreement. All bids are subject to the conditions shown herein. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted to the Purchasing Department using the Question-and-Answer section of the solicitation.. The City of Pueblo, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (79 Stat. 252, 42 US.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for any award.