City of Columbus - Life Safety System Testing and Preventative Maintenance Services - RFQ033727
City of ColumbusCity · Columbus, OH- Due
- Oct 22, 2026
- 5 days left
- Posted
- Sep 25, 2026
- Contract term
- 4 years
- Primary contact
- Shirl Lee
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Columbus is seeking proposals for a Universal Term Contract to provide life safety system testing and preventative maintenance services for city-owned facilities under the purview of the Facilities Management Division. The scope includes annual smoke and fire alarm testing, inspection and repair, sprinkler inspections, fire pump testing and fire suppression testing, backflow prevention services, kitchen hood and exhaust system services, and fire system monitoring services. The contract term is four years through December 31, 2030, with one additional one-year extension option. Proposals are due by October 22, 2026.
Smoke and fire alarm testing, Inspection and repair, Sprinkler inspections, Fire pump testing and fire suppression testing, Backflow prevention services, Kitchen hood/exhaust system services, Fire system monitoring services
SUMMARY
The City of Columbus is seeking proposals for a Universal Term Contract to provide life safety system testing and preventative maintenance services for city-owned facilities under the purview of the Facilities Management Division.
The scope includes annual smoke and fire alarm testing, inspection and repair, sprinkler inspections, fire pump testing and fire suppression testing, backflow prevention services, kitchen hood and exhaust system services, and fire system monitoring services. The contract term is four years through December 31, 2030, with one additional one-year extension option. Proposals are due by October 22, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Smoke and fire alarm testing
- Inspection and repair
- Sprinkler inspections
- Fire pump testing and fire suppression testing
- Backflow prevention services
- Kitchen hood/exhaust system services
- Fire system monitoring services
- Submit to
- https://columbus.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/255983
- Duration
- 48 months
- Scope location
- RFQ033727
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Columbus?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 22, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: https://columbus.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/255983. For questions, contact Shirl Lee.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Columbus in OH, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Shirl Lee. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Smoke and fire alarm testing, Inspection and repair, Sprinkler inspections, Fire pump testing and fire suppression testing, Backflow prevention services, Kitchen hood/exhaust system services, Fire system monitoring services. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 4 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of October 22, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: RFQ033727. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.