This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Concord, New Hampshire. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The purpose of this bid invitation is to establish a contract for Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Services to the State of New Hampshire with services indicated in the SCOPE OF SERVICES and OFFER sections of this bid invitation, in accordance with the requirements of this bid invitation and any resulting contract. Scope of Services: Vendor shall supply all labor, tools, transportation, materials, equipment and permits as necessary and required to perform services as described herein. Persons performing maintenance and recharging of extinguishers shall be certified. The vendor shall service all portable fire extinguisher in compliance with the current adopted edition of NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers. Vendor shall provide inspection of all types of extinguishers and of all related parts and components. Recharge fees should be based on the extinguisher type and size. The Hydro-test charge shall cover the hydro-test only. Additional recharge fees may apply. The maintenance and test charge shall cover maintenance testing only. Additional recharge fees may apply. At the Vendor's option, loaner units can be supplied, at no additional charge, for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days. The services shall allow for the purchase of extinguishers as needed to replace existing extinguishers or for additional extinguishers. Any calls outside of the annual maintenance and inspection made by an agency to the Vendor are considered a service call. Service calls are considered for replacement of an extinguisher at the Vendor's earliest convenience or an emergency call. There will be no additional charge for emergency calls versus an "at earliest convenience" call; both will be charged the flat service call charge listed in the Offer Section of this bid. Each location serviced will have a minimum inspection charge for the bidder to service a site. Additional charges will be allowed per extinguisher and additional recharge, testing, inspections, and parts. (i.e. the minimum inspection charge per facility or service call charge for visiting a state agency + $10 for recharge 5 lb. chemical extinguisher + $1.00 charge for a locking pin + $1.00 each for inspection of 3 extinguishers = Total Charge). If You Are Experiencing Difficulties Emailing Your Bid or You Wish to Verify That Your Bid Response Has Been Received, Please Call (603) 271-2201. Question Deadline 08/21/2024 at 4:00 PM ET Any questions, clarifications, and/or requested changes shall be submitted by an individual authorized to commit their organization to the Terms and Conditions of this bid and shall be received in writing at the Bureau of Purchase and Property. Questions shall be submitted by email to Steve Burgess at Steven.H.Burgess@DAS.NH.Gov. Questions shall not be submitted to anyone other than the Purchasing Agent or his/her representative. In the event it becomes necessary to add to or revise any part of this bid prior to the scheduled submittal date, the NH Bureau of Purchase and Property shall post online any Addenda. Before your submission and periodically prior to the RFB closing, Vendors are required to check online for any addenda or other materials that may have been issued affecting the bid States response to questions, clarifications, and/or requested changes to bid: 8/23/2024 The term of the contract shall commence on January 1, 2025, or upon approval of the Commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services, whichever is later, through February 31, 2028, a period of approximately three (3) years. Contract Award: The award shall be made to the Vendor meeting the criteria established in this RFB and providing the lowest cost in total. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids or any part thereof and add/delete items/locations to the contract. The State reserves the right to evaluate and negotiate award on a line-item basis. The award shall be, in the form of a State of New Hampshire Contract. The State of New Hampshire reserves the right to add or delete locations/equipment throughout the term of a resultant contract. For the addition of new locations or new equipment, a requesting agency through the Division of Procurement and Support Services shall submit a request for quote (RFQ) including a detailed scope of work to the successful contractor. Quotes shall be consistent with pricing and service requirements contained herein and no service shall be performed until documented acceptance by the State is received. Any addition of new locations/equipment which constitutes a material change or increase in the assigned price limitation shall be effective upon approval of a contract amendment. Changes which do not constitute material change in scope of service or increased contract price limitation shall be effective upon written approval of the requesting agency. Successful Vendor shall not be allowed to require any other type of order, nor shall the successful Vendor be allowed to require the filling out or signing of any other document by State of New Hampshire personnel. Online Bid Opening: Meeting ID: 278 418 859 818 Passcode: BjngVk Dial in by phone +1 603-931-4944,,238238272# United States, Concord Find a local number Phone conference ID: 238 238 272# Join on a video conferencing device Tenant key: nhgov@m.webex.com Video ID: 113 071 534 1