Bid guide
How to bid on Fire-Rated Life-Safety Systems Inspection and Repair for Durham Public Schools
What Durham Public Schools is buying
Durham Public Schools needs a qualified contractor to inspect, inventory, document, report on, and perform limited repairs to fire-rated life-safety systems. This work covers 20 non-sprinklered elementary schools. The project is divided into two increments of 10 schools each, intended to run at the same time. The scope includes fire-rated and smoke-rated doors, fire and smoke dampers, firestop systems, penetration seals, and other fire-resistance-rated barrier assemblies.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on July 29, 2026. The deadline for responses is August 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. All submissions must be received by this time.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for contractors experienced in facilities maintenance, specifically with expertise in fire-rated life-safety systems. Firms with a background in inspecting, documenting, and repairing fire-rated doors, dampers, firestopping, and related barrier assemblies would be a good fit. The work is categorized under facilities.
How to respond
To access the solicitation, you need to go to North Carolina’s electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). You can view the posting and its documents without an account. To respond, you must register for free on the eVP portal. The posting will direct you on how to submit your response, either through the NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool or as otherwise specified, before the deadline.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
When preparing your response, clearly demonstrate your firm's experience with similar projects involving fire-rated life-safety systems. Highlight your capability to manage projects across multiple sites concurrently, as this project involves two increments of 10 schools each running at the same time. Ensure your proposal addresses all aspects of the requested work, including inspection, inventory, documentation, reporting, and limited repairs. Pay close attention to the specific types of systems mentioned, such as fire-rated doors, dampers, and firestopping. Double-check that all required registrations, like the free eVP vendor registration, are completed well in advance of the submission deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Durham Public Schools; the original posting controls.