When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 29, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 7, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Portsmouth Public Schools. The work is located in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States.

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Public Safety, Security & Fire

Portsmouth, Virginia, United StatesPosted: September 25, 2026Deadline: October 29, 2026

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SUMMARY

Portsmouth Public Schools is seeking proposals for a full-service fire alarm system testing, inspection, and preventive maintenance contract for various fire protection equipment.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must hold a Class A Contractor's license issued by the State of Virginia with service classifications of FAS, FSP, SPR, FAE, and ESC
Must have a staffed local office within a 40-mile radius of the school plant
Must have been in the fire alarm installation and service business for at least five years
Must employ at least 15 technicians at the local office with at least five years of fire alarm industry experience
Must employ at least two NICET-certified personnel at the highest level in Fire Alarm Protection/Fire Alarm System
Must attend the mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site visit on October 6, 2026
Must provide 24/7 emergency service with a two-hour on-site response time
Must provide 16 man-hours of training annually on installed systems

BUDGET

Estimate

$150,000 – $500,000

CONTRACT DURATION

27 months

TIMELINE

Issue Date: September 25, 2026

Mandatory Site Visits: October 6, 2026

Questions Due: October 7, 2026

Closing Date: October 29, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 7, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Portsmouth Public Schools

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DESCRIPTION

Portsmouth Public Schools requires a contractor to provide comprehensive testing, inspection, preventive maintenance, and repair services for fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, kitchen hood suppression systems, and fire emergency lights. The work must comply with current Statewide Fire Prevention Code, BOCA, IFC, and NFPA standards. The contract term is from the date of award through December 30, 2028, with three one-year renewal options. The contractor must maintain a local office within a 40-mile radius of the school plant and provide 24/7 emergency service.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 29, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 7, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Portsmouth Public Schools. The work is located in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States.

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