The Allegheny County Housing Authority is soliciting bids for comprehensive fire protection system inspection, testing, maintenance (ITM), repair, and emergency response services. Bids must include both paper and electronic pricing submissions. The contract is a requirements contract with a guaranteed minimum amount of $1,500 and a not-to-exceed maximum of $250,000. Services must comply with NFPA standards and HUD regulations. Emergency response requires a 24/7 capability with a 2-hour onsite response time for impaired systems. Bidders must meet minimum qualifications including 5 years of experience and appropriate certifications.
Bids must be received by 10:00 am Eastern Time on Friday, October 9, 2026. paper bid documents must be received, timestamped, and in the possession of the agency no later than 10:00 am eastern time on friday, october 9, 2026.
Payment is made for services satisfactorily completed and accepted. payment shall be made for: scheduled inspections required testing preventive maintenance services agencyauthorized repairs emergency services and other authorized work performed under the contract.
The contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder whose total evaluated bid is determined to be the lowest. the contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder whose total evaluated bid is determined to be the lowest in accordance with the requirements of this invitation for bids ifb.
Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience and hold appropriate business registrations and licenses in Pennsylvania. a minimum of five 5 years of experience providing fire protection system inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair services for commercial, institutional, governmental, healthcare, educational, multifamily residential, public housing, or similar facilities.
The agency reserves the right to inspect the bidders offices, facilities, equipment, vehicles, or other resources prior to award. prior to award, the agency reserves the right to inspect the bidders offices, facilities, equipment, vehicles, or other resources to verify the bidders ability to successfully perform the contract.
The deadline for questions is Friday, September 25, 2026, at 12:00 pm Eastern Time. deadline for questions friday, september 25, 2026 12:00 pm eastern time
Failure to submit required documentation or cooperate with the responsibility review may result in the bidder being determined nonresponsible. failure to submit the requested documentation or cooperate with the agencys responsibility review within the required time may result in the bidder being determined nonresponsible, and the agency may proceed to the next lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
The not-to-exceed maximum contract amount is $250,000. nottoexceed maximum contract amount nmca 250, 000
