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The City of Bowie requests proposals for fire suppression systems inspections and repairs on an as needed basis. These systems are located in/at City owned facilities. A copy of the full RFP can be obtained by emailing your request to Robin Jones at rjones@cityofbowie.orgrjones@cityofbowie.orgrjones@cityofbowie.org.

The work shall conform to the scope of services contained in this Request for Proposals (RFP). The City reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by the bidder or an investigation of such bidder fails to satisfy the City that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract; and further reserves the right to reduce or modify the scope of the Project in order to meet funding limits and the City’s schedule. By submission of a proposal, the bidder represents that it has the ability to comply with all requirements contained in the bid documents.

There will be a mandatory pre-bid meeting on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 9:00 am at Bowie City Hall located at 15901 Excalibur Road, Room 243, Bowie, Maryland 20716.

All questions or clarifications regarding this Request for Proposal shall be submitted by email to Robin Jones at rjones@cityofbowie.orgrjones@cityofbowie.orgrjones@cityofbowie.org. Deadline for inquiries is 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Written responses to all questions and/or clarifications will be issued no later than Friday, October 8, 2021 to all those who request the RFP.

Electronic (pdf) proposals will be received via email to Robin Jones at rjones@cityofbowie.orgrjones@cityofbowie.orgrjones@cityofbowie.org until 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 14, 2021. The subject line of the email must read PROPOSAL: FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS. Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud via a virtual meeting. A to join the meeting will be emailed to all plan holders. All blanks on every form provided by the City in connection with this Request for Proposals must be filled in, and no change shall be made to any part of the text of the form. All proposals must be signed in blue ink by the bidder, with signature in full. When a firm is a bidder, the agent who signs the firm name shall state the names and addresses of the individuals comprising the firm. Performance and payment bonds will not be required.

Neither the City nor its representatives shall be liable for any expenses incurred in connection with the preparation of a response to this RFP.

For further information, contact Robin Jones at 301-809-3013 or rjones@cityofbowie.orgrjones@cityofbowie.orgrjones@cityofbowie.org or Ray Drapeau at 301-809-3004 or rdrapeau@cityofbowie.orgrdrapeau@cityofbowie.orgrdrapeau@cityofbowie.org.