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Florida International University Invitation to Bid Portable Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Advertisement Number: E-ITB78-001 Version Number: 002 Advertisement Begin Date/Time: 01/23/2018 - 02:00 P.M. Advertisement End Date/Time: 02/20/2018 - 02:00 P.M.

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Commodities: 46191601 Fire extinguishers 72101516 Fire extinguisher inspection maintenance and repair service

This competitive solicitation is an invitation to bid (ITB) with The International University Board of Trustees (hereinafter referred to as “FIU” or as the “University”) to enable FIU to enter into a contract with a Successful Respondent to perform the annual inspection and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers. The initial term of the contract will be for 5 years, and the University will have the option to renew for another 5 years. Renewals are not automatic. Successful Respondent(s) performance is expected to begin on March 2017. Environmental Health and Safety at Florida International University is responsible for managing the portable fire extinguishers maintenance and inspection program at several locations. The locations include: Modesto Maidique Campus, and . Refer to Appendix V, FIU Portable Fire Extinguisher Inventory. FIU Environmental Health and Safety perform the required monthly inspection of portable fire extinguishers therefore, the monthly inspection of fire extinguishers will not be included as a service in this ITB.

Invitation to Bid will be opened at the below address at 02:00 P.M., February 20, 2018.

Please direct all questions to: Elsa Alfonso Phone: (305) 348-1242 FAX: (305) 348-3600

11200 SW 8th Street Campus Support Complex, 411 Miami FL, 33199

Email: [email protected]

Any person with a disability requiring special accommodations at the pre-solicitation conference and/or bid/proposal opening shall contact purchasing at the phone number above at least five (5) working days prior to the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact this office by using the Florida Relay Services which can be reached at 1 (800) 955-8771 (TDD).

The Department reserves the right to reject any and all bids or accept minor irregularities in the best interest of the State of Florida.

Certified Business Enterprises are encouraged to participate in the solicitation process.

A Pre Solicitation Conference has been scheduled. For specific information see the Advertisement Description.