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

Fire Extinguisher Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Services 1.0 SCOPE OF WORK: The City of Modesto is seeking bids from qualified Contractors for furnishing and delivering fire extinguishers, maintaining, repairing, and servicing as required to various departments and sites throughout the City of Modesto in accordance with the current version of NFPA 10 - Standard Portable Fire Extinguishers, Chapter 7 criteria, and all applicable regulations for portable fire extinguishers; the terms and conditions specified herein, which also include the below: 1.0.1 Estimated Quantities No guarantee can be given that total estimated quantities, as shown in the "BID FORM C - PRICING SCHEDULE" will be reached or exceeded. Vendor agrees to furnish these services at the unit prices quoted in accordance with the City's actual requirements throughout the Contract period. 1.0.2 The purpose of this bid is to establish a firm, fixed, unit price for the cost to test, maintain, repair, refill and provide new fire extinguishers. The City has approximately 800 fire extinguishers throughout the City of various sizes and types. 1.0.4 Site location maps, where available, with the fire extinguisher locations will be. shared with the awarded Contractor, however, a City representative will provide. escorting to expedite these required services. 1.0.4 If new extinguisher is required, Contractor shall provide documentation that the unit is equivalent (NFPA/UL approved, warranty, replacement parts availability, etc.) to the unit being taken out of service. 1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: 1.1.1. Annual Inspection, Service & Certification, and examination as applicable in accordance with NFPA 10, at a minimum the following Chapter 7 will apply; sections 7.3.2 through 7.3.5, 7.4, and 7.6, will involve a thorough examination of the fire extinguisher shell and its external mechanical parts. The maintenance will include, at a minimum, the following: 1. All inspection items. 2. Inspection of the hose and nozzle for cracks, blockages, or other damage. 3. Inspection of extinguisher shell for corrosion, dents, or other damage. 4. Inspect the cabinet housing and/or hangers; Contractor shall inform the City Representative of any maintenance issues or obstructions observed so that a corrective work order can be issued. 5. Routine service to be performed as required throughout the period of the Agreement. 1.1.2. When inspection or maintenance of any extinguisher reveals a deficiency in operating condition, the following corrective actions shall be taken immediately: 1. Repair/recharge if the deficiency is correctable in the field. 2. Place a spare extinguisher of the same type and equal or greater rating shall replace the extinguisher if field corrective action is not able to restore the fire extinguisher to operational status. 3. Defective extinguishers are to be marked as such and the Contractor shall store the defective extinguisher(s) at the contractor's shop, at no extra charge to the City, until repairs or recharge have been completed and extinguisher(s) are suitable for placement within a facility. Prior to removal from any City facility, Contractor shall obtain acceptance from the City Representative or site assigned representative and provide documentation as to the unit being removed from the City facility. 1.1.3. Contractor shall work with City Representative as various sites collect all fire extinguishers in a common area to maximize efficiency for annual servicing. 1.1.4. Documentation of inspection and maintenance will be provided by maintaining, at a minimum, the following records: 1. The fire extinguisher checklist, which contains the location of each fire extinguisher; its weight, type, and dates of inspections; and annual maintenance: Hydrostatic testing, as applicable in accordance with NFPA 10 sections 8.1 through 8.8, Extinguishers requiring testing to be performed at 5-year intervals for CO2 extinguishers and 12-year intervals for dry chemical and halon extinguishers. Extinguishers that require one 12-year hydrostatic test shall be emptied and subjected to maintenance every six years interval. If new extinguisher is less expensive for the City, Contractor shall propose this as an option to reduce City costs. 1.1.8. Minor repairs or replacement of extinguishers on an "as needed" basis to maintain proper fire extinguisher coverage at all City sites.