As part of maintaining the safety and functionality of its infrastructure, the District is seeking the assistance of contractors with expertise in fire suppression system, testing, and inspections. The Contractor shall provide inspection, preventive maintenance and testing services to ensure the proper operation and compliance of fire protection systems within the specified District facilities. All testing and inspections must comply with the minimum standards of NFPA 13, 14, 25, and 96 and all State of Florida Fire Marshal guidelines. Compliance with Florida Statute § 633 and Florida Administrative Code (“F.A.C.”) 69A-48 is also required. Any deviations may only be made in writing by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (“AHJ”). The Contractor must be licensed in the State of Florida to perform the following services in accordance with the standards noted below: Water-Based Fire Protection Systems: A. Contractor must perform all inspection, testing, and maintenance in accordance with the 2025 edition of National Fire Protection Association (“NFPA”) 25 (or the most current adopted edition), Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, all Florida Statutory requirements, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) standards. B. Water-Based Fire Protection Systems includes, but is not limited to the fire sprinkler systems, standpipe and hoses systems, private fire service mains, fire pumps, water storage tanks, water spray fixed systems, foam water sprinkler systems, water mist systems, and all common components and/or valves associated with the aforementioned systems. C. Inspection, testing, and maintenance performed must be limited to quarterly, semi-annual, and annually as defined in NFPA 25. D. The proposal shall include a cost schedule for common maintenance items. E. Lubrication of valves must be included at no additional cost
