J012--Fire Alarm & Fire Protection System Maintenance

The VA Medical Center in Providence and its New Bedford outpatient clinic are seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive, year‑round maintenance, repair, testing, and emergency response for fire alarm, fire hydrant, fire‑suppression, and sprinkler systems. The contract includes a one‑year base period with four optional one‑year extensions, and requires 24‑hour emergency service capability, strict reporting, data‑backup, and adherence to NFPA and VA safety standards. • Quarterly inspections and testing of fire alarm devices, with 2‑hour on‑site emergency response. • Annual flow testing of fire hydrants and pumps; semi‑annual industrial fire‑suppression inspections. • Quarterly preventive maintenance of sprinkler systems per NFPA 25, including data backup and detailed reporting. • Mandatory licensing for all technicians, background checks, and proximity (≤ 40 mi) to the Providence site. • Documentation of all work, rapid phone callback (1 hour), and coordination with VA security for system shutdowns.