Fire and Emergency Response Services
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service, is soliciting proposals for Fire and Emergency Response Services for the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Fort Snelling, MN. This firm-fixed price contract covers comprehensive fire and emergency services, including 24/7 response, fire suppression, and hazardous material response. The contract is expected to commence on June 1, 2026, with a base period of five years and four one-year options. Offers are due March 31, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide management, supervision, manpower, equipment, and supplies for all fire and emergency response services at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, including the Sally Port, Parking Garage, and Parking Lots. Key requirements include:
- 24/7 response to all emergency calls and fire alarms.
- An 8-minute response time with a minimum of four firefighters and one NFPA 1901 compliant fire apparatus.
- Services such as fire suppression, pre-fire planning, emergency rescue, elevator rescue, and hazardous material response.
- Maintaining a fire watch, operational communications system, and mutual aid radio frequencies.
- Ensuring all personnel meet NFPA and OSHA requirements, HazMat Technician level, FEMA NIMS training, and are U.S. citizens or lawfully admitted permanent residents subject to background checks.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2031 (Base) with four 1-year options.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 922160 (Fire Protection Services)
- Place of Performance: Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, 1 Federal Drive, Ft. Snelling, MN 55111.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: March 31, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible offeror representing the best value based on Total Evaluated Price. This price is calculated using an Annual Stand By Fee plus a 15-minute charge for specialized vehicle usage multiplied by 16.
- Submission Requirements: Include a statement certifying technical requirements, signed SF 1449, pricing information, DOL wage determination details, and a UEI number.
- Site Visit: Encouraged, by appointment.
Additional Notes
The current contractor is The City of St. Paul, MN Fire Department. Offerors must be active in the System for Award Management (SAM).