Fire Extinguisher Service / CITY & WPS

The City of Worcester, Massachusetts (including Worcester Public Schools) awarded a sealed‑bid contract for comprehensive fire‑extinguisher services. The contract covers inspection, maintenance, recharge, hydrostatic testing, new extinguisher purchases, and labor for all municipal and school facilities for a twelve‑month period, with two optional one‑year extensions. The awardee, National Interior Solutions, LLC, submitted a unit‑price schedule totaling $96,213. The solicitation required strict compliance with insurance, bonding, and security requirements, and prohibited any additional charges beyond the listed unit rates. • Scope: Annual inspections, re‑charging of ABC and K‑Class extinguishers (multiple sizes), six‑year and two‑year maintenance cycles, hydrostatic testing, new extinguisher purchases, and hourly labor. • Quantity: Over 2,500 annual inspections plus dozens of re‑charges and purchases across all city and school locations. • Contract terms: Fixed‑price unit rates, no price adjustments, 30‑day prompt‑pay discount not applicable, net 45‑day payment terms, and mandatory insurance/bonding. • Timeline: Service period July 1 2026 – June 30 2027, with a bid deadline of July 22 2026 and possible two one‑year renewals.