Fire Extinguisher Annual Service and Testing

Lewis County seeks proposals for annual service, inspection, and hydrotesting of all County fire extinguishers located across its buildings and vehicles. The work requires an annual external examination checking for physical damage, corrosion, blockage, operating instructions, pressure gauge range, tamper seals, proper mounting, hazard ratings, and required internal examinations or hydrostatic tests. To be eligible, vendors must be onshore USA organizations with at least three years of experience in fire extinguisher inspection and service, and must provide a minimum of three customer references. Bidders must submit one original and one copy of their proposal by mail or in person to the Clerk of the Board, or submit electronically via the County's PlanetBids portal. The County must receive all proposals on or before 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The County will evaluate proposals based on pricing for 275 extinguishers, responsiveness to requirements, best value, and interviews. The intended contract term is for five years, beginning on November 3, 2026. Bidders must provide a proposed compensation plan or fee structure, as no specific budget amount is stated.