Fire Alarm Testing and Inspections Service
- Client
- Asheboro, North Carolina
- RFP Number
- FIRE-1963
- Posted
- 10/17/2026
- Category
- Fire Control, Firefighting, Rescue Safety Services, Supplies, Components, Accessories or Related Equipments
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources requires a vendor to provide fire alarm testing and inspection services for the North Carolina Zoo located in Asheboro, NC. The scope includes testing and inspecting fire alarm systems, fire sprinklers, and fire extinguishers. To be eligible for award, the applicant must be an onshore USA organization registered as a North Carolina vendor in good standing with an assigned Electronic Vendor Portal number. Vendors must submit bids electronically through the Content Section of the Ariba Sourcing Tool. A pre-bid meeting will take place on October 21, 2026, and vendors must submit all questions by October 22, 2026, via the Message Board in the Sourcing Tool. The bid opening date is set for October 29, 2026, at 2:30 PM ET, although one page lists October 27, 2026, at 2:30 PM ET. The contract term spans three years, and the buyer seeks budget proposals from bidders.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from 46-DNCR-27-2180 IFB REPOST Fire Alarm Testing and Inspections for the NC Zoo.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is seeking a qualified vendor to perform testing and inspections of fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, and fire sprinklers at the North Carolina Zoo. The safety systems require annual inspections as mandated by law for employees, guests, and animals. Registered North Carolina vendors in good standing with proper licensing are eligible to bid.
- Issued by
- North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
- Hold Site Visit
- October 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET
- Submit Written Questions
- October 22, 2026, by 12:00 PM ET
- Provide Response to Questions
- October 23, 2026, by 4:00 PM ET
- Submit Bids / Bid Opening Date
- October 29, 2026, at 2:30 PM ET
- How to submit
- Electronic via the Sourcing Tool
- Submission details
- Submitted through the Content Section of the Ariba Sourcing Event; include one signed, redacted copy if confidential information is included.
- Contract term
- Three (3) years beginning March 6, 2027, and ending March 5, 2030
- Place of performance
- 3733 Old Cox Road, Asheboro, NC (North Carolina Zoo)
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial liability insurance with proof provided within five (5) days of contract award
How proposals are evaluated
| Lowest price meeting specifications among responsive bids |
Scope of work
- Testing and inspections of fire alarm systems
- Testing and inspections of approximately 500 portable fire extinguishers
- Testing and inspections of fire sprinkler systems
- Emergency repair service for fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, and fire sprinklers
- Submission of electronic records, summaries, and inspection reports
- Installation of service verification ring tags and weather-resistant tags
Minimum qualifications
- North Carolina registered Vendor in good standing in eVP
- Current Fire Alarm/Low-Voltage License from the North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
- Financial capacity and stability to perform contract obligations
- At least three references for services of similar size and scope
Documents to include with the bid
- Completed eVP page
- Completed and signed EXECUTION PAGES and body of IFB
- Signed receipt pages of any addenda (if required)
- Vendor Response (Sections 4.10, 4.11, 5.1, 6.2)
- ATTACHMENT A: PRICING FORM
- ATTACHMENT D: CUSTOMER REFERENCE FORM
- ATTACHMENT E: LOCATION OF WORKERS UTILIZED BY VENDOR
- ATTACHMENT F: CERTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
- Proof of current Fire Alarm/Low-Voltage License
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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