Fire Detection, Suppression Services And Backflow Preventer Calibration

Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive fire detection, fire suppression (sprinkler) inspection, testing, maintenance, and backflow preventer calibration services across its portfolio of facilities. The work includes quarterly and semi‑annual inspections of pre‑action, wet‑pipe, and dry‑pipe sprinkler systems, annual fire alarm inspections, emergency‑lighting testing (optional hourly line‑item), and calibration of backflow devices, with the requirement to engage a licensed plumber if a backflow test fails. The contract is structured as a five‑year base quote with optional renewals for years 2‑5 and includes Net 60 payment terms (negotiable).