The Shelby County Board of Education seeks a qualified contractor to perform district‑wide preventative maintenance on all portable fire extinguishers in its schools and facilities. The work includes annual inspection, testing, re‑charging, hydrostatic testing, minor repairs, documentation, and reporting in accordance with NFPA 10 and local codes. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, one‑year base term with two optional one‑year renewals, and evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid (local‑preference may provide a 5 % advantage). • Perform NFPA‑compliant inspections, hydrostatic tests (5‑, 6‑, and 12‑year), re‑charging, and minor repairs on every portable extinguisher district‑wide. • Submit detailed inspection reports and electronic invoices promptly; no travel reimbursement, labor charged by the hour per the pricing form. • Provide required background‑check fingerprint/green‑light letter and vendor ID badge before any staff accesses school sites; maintain required insurance and bonding (bid bond 5 % and performance bond 100 % for locations > $100 K).