Project Information

Bid Title

Portable Fire Extinguisher and Kitchen Hood

Issuing Agency

Montgomery County Public Schools

Location

Maryland

Published Date

May 26, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 15, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

9679.5

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Project Description

Open Solicitation

Bid/RFP Number: 9679.5
Solicitation Title	Portable Fire Extinguisher and Kitchen Hood
Due Date & Time	06/15/2026 02:30 PM
Contract Type	Bid
Buyer E-mail	Laly_A_Bowers@mcpsmd.org
Description	Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) seeks contractor(s) to perform all mandated annual Portables Fire Extinguishers and bi-annual Kitchen Hood Fire Suppression Systems inspections, testing and service in compliance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Montgomery County Fire Code Requirements and MCPS specifications for various types and brands of systems and equipment such as, UL300 Kitchen Suppression Systems, and Portable Fire Extinguishers, as listed herein. The Contractor shall also provide repairs/service technicians to supplement the MCPS maintenance personnel in performing repairs/services on an “as need basis” throughout the term of this contract. BID 9679.5 Bid Cover.pdf 05/26/2026 BID 9460.2 Bid Cover Gen Stip and Instr.pdf 05/26/2026 9679.5 GC Bid Document.pdf 05/26/2026 Appendix E Fire Extinguishers- -Final.xlsx 05/26/2026 Appendix F Kitchen Suppression Part 2 of 3.xlsx 05/26/2026 Appendix G Part 3 of 3.xlsx 05/26/2026
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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Department of Procurement

45 West Gude Drive Room 3100

Rockville, Maryland 20850-1747

May 27, 2026

INVITATION FOR BID #9679.5

PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND KITCHEN HOOD

FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSPECTION, TESTING REPAIRS AND SERVICES

Bid Opening Time: 2:30 P. M.

Bid Opening Date:

June 15, 2026

NOTE: In the event of emergency closing of Board of Education offices, this bid will

open at the same time on the next regular working day.

COMPANY NAME: _________________________________________________________________________

BIDS RECEIVED AFTER THE BID OPENING TIME AND DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

1. Term of Contract:

July 25, 2026 through July 24, 2027

2. Terms of Delivery:

As Specified

3. Delivery Destination: Individual Location, Noted on Purchase Order

4. Bid Security Required: No

Bid Security must be made payable to Montgomery County Board of Education

5. Performance Bond Required: No

6a. Samples Required:

Yes

No

6b. Sample Delivery Requirements:

Deliver to Department of Procurement

Deliver to the Distribution Center

Deliver to the Department of Facilities Operations

Other

6c. Sample Delivery Time:

Prior to bid opening

At time of bid opening

Subsequent to bid opening

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The appropriate items below must be completed as part of the bid. Failure to comply may disqualify

your bid. Type or print legibly in ink.

I. BIDDER INFORMATION: As appropriate, check and/or complete one of the items below.

 1. Legal name (as shown on your income tax return)

 2. Business Name (if different from above)

 3. Tax Identification Number

A copy of your W-9 must be submitted with this bid response.

II. BIDDER’S CONTACT INFORMATION: This will be filed as your permanent contact information.

1. Company Name

2. Address

3. Bid Representative’s Name

4. Phone Number(s)/Extension(s)

5. Fax Number

6. Email Address

7. Website

III. PURCHASE ORDER ADDRESS: Please complete if different from Bidder’s Contact Information.

1. Purchase Order Address

2. Representative’s Name

3. Phone Number (s)/Extension(s)

4. Fax Number

6. Email Address

IV. PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNT: MCPS may consider prompt payment discounts as part of the award

process; however, the Board reserves the right to make awards according to the best interests of MCPS.

Prompt payment discounts of less than twenty (20) days will not be considered.

V. PURCHASING CARD AND SUA PAYMENT PROGRAM: MCPS is currently utilizing a purchasing card

and Single Use Accounts (SUA) payment program through JP Morgan MasterCard. Please check the

appropriate box below.

 Yes, we accept MasterCard

 No, we do not accept MasterCard

Note: To avoid payment delays after this change, all bidders that accept MasterCard are strongly encouraged to

sign up to receive SUA payments upon being notified of an award. For bidders that do not accept MasterCard,

the ACH payment method is also available. Please e-mail SUA@mcpsmd.org to register for SUA, or e-mail

accountspayable@mcpsmd.org to request ACH registration forms.

VI. PURCHASE ORDER PREFERENCE: Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is in the process of issuing orders

via Facsimile or US Mail. MCPS prefers facsimile. Please check your preference below.

 Facsimile  US Mail  Email  EDI

VII. SLMBE (SMALL, LOCAL AND MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE): Check the appropriate box below.

 African American

 Asian American

 Female

 Disabled

 Hispanic

 None

 Native American

VIII. NON-DEBARMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

_____ I acknowledge that my firm has NO pending litigation and/or debarment from doing business with the State of

Maryland or any of its subordinate government units and/or federal government within the past five (5) years.

_____ I acknowledge that my firm has pending litigation or has been debarred from doing business with the State of

Maryland or any of its subordinate government units and/or federal government, within the past five (5) years.

(Attachment)

As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I hereby certify that the above information is correct and that I will

advise Montgomery County Public Schools should there be a change in status.

By (Signature)

Name and Title

Witness Name and Title

IX. ANTI-LOBBYING

The Contractor will comply with the Byrd Anti-Lobbing Amendment (31 U.S.C 1352) and certifies to the tier above that

it will not and not used Federal appropriated funds to pay a person or organization for influencing or attempting to

influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, officer or employee of Congress, or an employee

of a member of Congress in connection with obtaining any Federal contract, grant or any other award covered by U.S.C

1352. If applicable, contractor will complete the disclosure of lobbying with non-Federal funds using Lobbying Activities

Form (Form SF-LLL) and submit to {insert name of contracting entity} annually.

X. BIDDER'S CERTIFICATION: Upon notification of award, this document in its entirety is the awarded vendors

contract with MCPS. By signing below, the undersigned acknowledges that s/he is entering into a contract with MCPS.

A. The undersigned proposes to furnish and deliver supplies, equipment, or services, in accordance with specifications

and stipulations contained herein, and at the prices quoted. This certifies that this bid is made without any previous

understanding, agreement or connection with any person, firm, or corporation making a bid for the same supplies,

materials, or equipment, and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud.

B. I hereby certify that I am authorized to sign for the bidder. (Bidders are cautioned to read the material under Section

XXVII, signature to Bids, and to comply with its stipulations.) I/We certify that none of this company's officers,

directors, partners, or its employees have been convicted of bribery, attempted bribery, or conspiracy to bribe under

the laws of any state or federal government; and that no member of the Board of Education of the Montgomery County

Public Schools, Administrative or Supervisory Personnel, or other employees of the Board of Education has any

interest in the bidding company except as follows:

By (Signature)

Name and Title

Witness Name and Title _____________________________

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