Fire Extinguisher Service and Inspections

Location:	North Carolina
Posted:	Dec 4, 2025
Due:	Jan 7, 2026
Agency:	State Government of North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	H - Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection Services
Solicitation No:	200-EXTING-01072026-CR
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Johnston County Public Schools

Request for Proposals

RFP No. 200-EXTING-01072026-CR

ISSUED December 4, 2025 BY

Johnston County Public Schools

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

By: 11:00am on Wednesday, January 7, 2027

JCPS POINT OF CONTACT

Duston Dunn

dustondunn@johnston.k12.nc.us

(919) 934-2021 x7027

RFP No. 200-EXTING-01072026-CR

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

All bids are required to be SEALED and either hand delivered or mailed, and received by

Johnston County Public Schools Facility Services 601-A West Market Street, Smithfield,

NC 27577, RFP No. 200-EXTING-01072026-CR, Attn: Duston Dunn no later than

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:00AM EST.

All replies must reference RFP No. 200-EXTING-01072026-CR

NOTE: RFP No. 200-EXTING-01072026-CR and Vendor Name, must be present and

visible and clearly labeled on the OUTER shipping package/container/envelope;

otherwise, the bid may be rejected.

Bids submitted via facsimile (FAX) machine, open, see through, or emailed in response to

this request for proposal will not be accepted. Late Bids will not be accepted.

*Historically Underutilized Businesses are encouraged to bid

RFP No. 200-EXTING-01072026-CR

JOHNSTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Fire Extinguisher Service and Inspections

Request

JCPS is seeking proposals for qualified companies to provide Fire Extinguisher Service and

Inspection consistent and in compliance with all applicable National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) codes and standards. Our goal is to receive reliable service, attention

to detail, excellent communication, code compliance, and a consistent service team

familiar with our facilities and a competitive price for the following tasks:

1. Annual Service of ALL fire extinguishers

2. Annual Testing of ALL fire extinguishers

3. Service, repair, or replacement of fire extinguishers

4. Provide Hydro testing as needed per extinguisher and all non-annual testing to stay

within code compliance

This will include recharging or discharging and repairs to any defection units. All

replacement parts should be included in the price (tamper seals, annual inspection tags,

tag ties, etc.).

Obtaining a Request for Proposal

This RFP is available to all qualified companies. Copies of this RFP can be obtained from

JCPS or by emailing Duston Dunn at dustondunn@johnston.k12.nc.us

Questions

All questions regarding this RFP, the services identified herein, or any request for

additional data or information must be submitted in writing by 5:00pm on December 16,

2025. All questions must be sent to Duston Dunn via email to

dustondunn@johnston.k12.nc.us . The email subject line must reference Questions RFP

NO. 200-EXTING-01072026-CR

RFP No. 200-EXTING-01072026-CR

Responses to these questions will be provided no later than 12:00pm on Wednesday,

December 17, 2025 via this LINK. JCPS will make every effort to provide answers to

questions within 24 hours of receiving the question via the Link provided.

Submission of Proposal

To receive consideration, sealed bids shall be submitted, an original and three (3) copies of

the proposal (4 copies total) please also submit one digital copy of your proposal on a USB

Flash Drive, to Johnston County Public Schools Facility Services, 601-A West Market

Street, Smithfield, NC 27577, RFP No. 200-EXTING-01072026-CR, Attn: Duston Dunn

no later than 11:00am EST on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at which time they will be

publicly opened. Bidders are welcome to attend the bid opening but bidder presence is

not required and no weight or other consideration toward any award decision will be

given to any bidder’s attendance or absence at the bid opening. The time/date recorder

located at Johnston County Public Schools, Facility Services, 601-A West Market Street,

Smithfield, NC 27577 will be used to record the official time of receipt. RFP No.

200-EXTING-01072026-CR, and Vendor Name, must be present and visible and clearly

labeled on the OUTER shipping package/container/envelope otherwise the bid will be

rejected.

The vendor is responsible to deliver the sealed proposal in a sealed envelope to the

correct location and on time. Late submissions will not be considered. They will be

returned unopened to the vendor.

Schedule of Events

What

Advertise RFP

When

December 4, 2025

Where

eVP website

Optional PreBid Meeting

Questions Due

December 12, 2025 at

11:00am

December 16, 2025 by

5:00pm

JCPS Facility Services - Conf. Rm.

601-A W. Market Street

Smithfield, NC 27577

Email to POC:

dustondunn@Johnston.k12.nc.us

RFP No. 200-EXTING-01072026-CR

Questions Answered

December 17, 2025 by

12:00pm

Use this LINK to view Questions

and Answers.

(This Link will become accessible at

12:00pm December 17, 2025)

Proposals Due and All

Sealed Bids will be Publicly

Opened On

January 7, 2026 at

11:00am

JCPS Facility Services - Conf. Rm.

601-A W. Market Street

Smithfield, NC 27577

Contract Awarded

February 10, 2026 Contract Start Date - May 1, 2026

Planned Work Commences

May 28, 2026

Throughout

Planned Work Ends

August 14, 2026

Throughout

Bidder’s List

Johnston County Public Schools desires to provide opportunities to responsible suppliers

to do business with the school system. This list is used to develop a mailing list for

distribution of specifications, invitations to bid, and notice of other competitive

purchasing processes. If you wish to be added to JCPS Bidder’s list please fill out the form

linked here and submit it to purchasing@johnston.k12.nc.us.

Summary

The intent of this RFP is to find a Fire Extinguisher Company to perform Annual Fire

Extinguisher testing, repair, and replace (AS NEEDED). In addition to annual testing and

repair, contractors must complete all applicable testing that exceeds annual testing (such

as hydro). Contractor(s) shall assign qualified individuals to JCPS sites to perform planned

work during the summer break and repairs during approved times. The contractor will be

responsible for ladders, lifts, scaffolding, etc. to accomplish all work.

Pre-Employment Requirements

1. JCPS-approved health form signed by a medical professional

2. Documentation of a negative TB test

3. Criminal background check. JCPS requires every worker to be continuously

screened for criminal background, security and protection purposes including:

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Solicitation Number:	200-EXTING-01072026-CR
Project Title:	Fire Extinguisher Service and Inspections
Description:	Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) intent of this RFP is to find a Fire Extinguisher Company to perform Annual Fire Extinguisher testing, repair, and replace (AS NEEDED).
Opening Date:	1/7/2026 11:00 AM
Posted Date:	12/5/2025
Status:	Open
Department:	JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION


Solicitation Number * 200-EXTING-01072026-CR	Department JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-01-07T11:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2025-12-04T20:01:28.0000000Z	Commodity Code Specialized trade construction and maintenance services
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit 2025-12-12T05:00:00.0000000Z	Special Instructions Optional Pre-Bid	Solicitation Type * Select RFP IFB RFI
Owner Cynthia Rivera
Description Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) intent of this RFP is to find a Fire Extinguisher Company to perform Annual Fire Extinguisher testing, repair, and replace (AS NEEDED).

Attachments 200-EXTING-01072026-CR.pdf (673.50 KB)