About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin requests bids for comprehensive fire life safety operational compliance, inspection, and testing services across nine housing authority locations. The contractor must provide recurring field testing, immediately report critical operational failures or code non-compliance, and deliver certified digital compliance inspection reports tracking NFPA parameters within forty-eight business hours of each visit. Eligibility requires USA onshore organizations, and the authority encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises and Women's Business Enterprises. Bidders must deliver sealed bids containing a completed Bid Form & Compliance Matrix, a notarized Non-Collusion Affidavit, and a notarized Statement of Bidder's Qualifications to the authority's administrative offices in Steelton, Pennsylvania, by 12:00 Noon on November 24, 2026. Inquiries must be submitted in writing at least ten days prior to the bid opening date. The agency will award the contract to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive proposal offering a firm, fixed monthly rate. The contract term spans three years, running from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin
- Solicitation No.
- H-26-04
Scope of work
- Execute comprehensive fire life safety operational compliance, inspection, and testing services at nine housing authority locations
- Perform NFPA 25 and NFPA 72 inspections across specified annual, semi-annual, and quarterly schedules
- Conduct fire pump inspections and testing for electric and diesel pumps
- Perform dry pipe system testing, pre-winter drains, and compressor checks
- Inspect hydrants, post indicator valves (PIVs), tags, and wet and dry systems
- Provide cellular monitoring services
- Report systems or components exhibiting critical operational failure or code non-compliance instantly to the HACD Procurement Officer
- Deliver complete, certified digital compliance inspection reports strictly tracking NFPA parameters within forty-eight business hours of each visit
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest responsive proposal offering a firm, fixed monthly rate complying best with conditions | Not specified |
| Bidder qualifications and responsibility | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Submission of Statement of Bidder Qualifications covering experience, business organization, and financial resources
- Availability of major testing and diagnostic equipment suitable for the contract
- Satisfactory background and experience of principal organization members
- Satisfactory history regarding completion and default of prior work
Documents to include with your response
- The Bid Form & Compliance Matrix (Completed and Signed)
- Non-Collusion Affidavit of Prime Bidder (Signed and Notarized)
- Statement of Bidder's Qualifications (Completed, Signed, Notarized)
Key dates
- Pre-Bid Conference
- November 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM
- Inquiry deadline
- ten or more days prior to the date fixed for opening of bids
- Bids due
- 12:00 Noon, prevailing time on November 24, 2026
- Bid opening
- 1:00 P.M. on the bid due date
- Contract start
- 1-1-2027
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed envelope
- Instructions
- Submit to Housing Authority administrative offices at 501 Mohn St, Steelton, PA 17113. Envelope must be clearly labeled Bid Documents for Comprehensive Fire Life Safety Inspection & Testing Services with bidder name and opening date/time.
Contract details
- Term
- Three (3) Years (1-1-2027 through 12-31-2029)
- Place of performance
- Nine housing authority locations in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania