Fire / Life / Safety Testing and Repair Services
| Location: | North Carolina |
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| Posted: | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Due: | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Agency: | State Government of North Carolina |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | 200-JCPSFS-01072026-CR |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
| Solicitation Number: | 200-JCPSFS-01072026-CR |
| Project Title: | Fire / Life / Safety Testing and Repair Services |
| Description: | The intent of this RFP is to find a Fire and Life Safety company(s) to perform Annual Fire Alarm Panel and Device Testing, Annual Sprinkler Testing, Bi-Annual Sprinkler Backflow and Riser Testing, Annual Kitchen Hood Testing, Annual Area of Rescue Testing, Annual Fire Door Testing, and Provide Services to Repair and/or Replace Defective Fire and Life Safety Devices. |
| Opening Date: | 1/7/2026 10:00 AM |
| Posted Date: | 12/4/2025 |
| Status: | Open |
| Department: | JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION |
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Solicitation Number
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200-JCPSFS-01072026-CR
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Department
JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
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Status Reason
Open
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Opening Date
2026-01-07T10:00:00.0000000
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Posted Date
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2025-12-03T19:59:18.0000000Z
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Commodity Code
Specialized trade construction and maintenance services
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Mandatory Conference/Site Visit
2025-12-12T05:00:00.0000000Z
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Special Instructions
Optional Pre-Bid
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Solicitation Type
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Owner
Cynthia Rivera
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Description
The intent of this RFP is to find a Fire and Life Safety company(s) to perform Annual Fire Alarm Panel and Device Testing, Annual Sprinkler Testing, Bi-Annual Sprinkler Backflow and Riser Testing, Annual Kitchen Hood Testing, Annual Area of Rescue Testing, Annual Fire Door Testing, and Provide Services to Repair and/or Replace Defective Fire and Life Safety Devices.
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Johnston County Public Schools
Request for Proposals
Fire / Life / Safety Testing and Repair Services
RFP No. 200-JCPSFS-01072026-CR
ISSUED December 3, 2025 BY
Johnston County Public Schools
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
January 7, 2027 by 10:00am
JCPS POINT OF CONTACT
Duston Dunn
dustondunn@johnston.k12.nc.us
(919) 934-2021 x7027
RFP No. 200-JCPSFS-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-JCPSFS-01072026-CR, Attn: Duston Dunn, no later than
Thursday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00AM EST. All replies must reference RFP No.
200-JCPSFS-01072026-CR
NOTE: RFP No. 200-JCPSFS-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
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RFP No. 200-JCPSFS-01072026-CR
JOHNSTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Fire and Life Safety Services
Request
Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) is seeking proposals for qualified companies to
provide Fire and Life Safety services 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 Fire Alarm Panel and Device Testing
2. Annual Sprinkler Testing
3. Bi-Annual Sprinkler Backflow and Riser Testing
4. Annual Kitchen Hood Testing
5. Annual Area of Rescue Testing
6. Annual Fire Door Testing
7. Provide Services to Repair and/or Replace Defective Fire and Life Safety Devices
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 the 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 12,
2025. All questions must be sent to the Duston Dunn via email to
dustondunn@johnston.k12.nc.us. The email subject line must reference Questions RFP
NO. 200-JCPSFS-01072026-CR
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RFP No. 200-JCPSFS-01072026-CR
Responses to these questions will be provided no later than 12:00pm on Friday,
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-JCPSFS-01072026-CR, Attn: Duston Dunn,
no later than 10:00am EST on Thursday, 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-JCPSFS-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 3, 2025
Where
eVP website
Optional PreBid Meeting
Questions Due
December 12, 2025 at
10:00am
December 16, 2025 by
5:00pm
JCPS Facility Services -
Conference Room
601-A W. Market Street
Smithfield, NC 27577
Email to POC:
dustondunn@Johnston.k12.nc.us
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RFP No. 200-JCPSFS-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
10:00am
JCPS Facility Services -
Conference Room
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 with your bid.
Summary
The intent of this RFP is to find a Fire and Life Safety company(s) to perform Annual Fire
Alarm Panel and Device Testing, Annual Sprinkler Testing, Bi-Annual Sprinkler Backflow
and Riser Testing, Annual Kitchen Hood Testing, Annual Area of Rescue Testing, Annual
Fire Door Testing, and Provide Services to Repair and/or Replace Defective Fire and Life
Safety Devices. 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
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