Fire Alarm Inspections

The Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) is soliciting a qualified contractor to provide district‑wide fire‑alarm inspection, testing, and certification services in compliance with NFPA 72 and all applicable regulations. The contract will be awarded on a best‑value basis, with a strong emphasis on cost (35 % of total score) and technical capability. The contractor must perform inspections of a comprehensive list of fire‑alarm system components across all MNPS facilities, submit timely reports, and adhere to strict issue‑notification timelines. • Perform inspections, testing, and certification of fire alarm control panels, voice‑EVAC systems, detectors, switches, dampers, alarms, batteries, elevator shunts, and related components at all MNPS schools and facilities. • Report yellow‑tag deficiencies within 12 hours and red‑tag deficiencies within 2 hours; deliver formal inspection reports within 48 hours of test completion. • Provide all labor, tools, equipment, transportation, and incidentals; maintain detailed records and coordinate with MNPS staff and Nashville Fire Department. • Meet insurance requirements ($1 M per coverage type) and submit required affidavits, certifications, and background‑check compliance. • Contract term is five years with an estimated annual spend of $500 K (total evaluated contract amount $2.5 M); escalation is currently set at 0 % unless the vendor proposes an alternative.