Fire Alarm/Fire Sprinkler Inspections, Testing, Maintenance and Repairs
What this bid is
Collin County, Texas is seeking bids for fire alarm and fire sprinkler inspections, testing, preventive maintenance and repairs at 25 county building locations. The work also covers detectors, switches, backflow devices, troubleshooting and installation, plus 24/7 emergency response. The notice says all work must follow federal, state, county and municipal codes and fire protection standards.
Our record and the notice disagree on two points. Our record lists the bid deadline as 19 November 2026 at 2:00 PM CST, but the notice says responses are due November 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST. Our record also flags the 26 October 2026 9:00 AM CDT pre-bid meeting as mandatory, while the notice says attendance is non-mandatory but encouraged. Check the official notice before planning around either the date or the meeting.
Questions are due 29 October 2026 at 5:00 PM CDT. Contact Luis Palma, Director of Facilities, at lpalma@co.collin.tx.us or (972) 547-5331. Bids are submitted electronically through the county's OpenGov portal, which requires a free vendor account. The agency decides the award.
Who should bid
Plumbing, Security Systems, Fire Protection contractors - the work is McKinney, TX.
Deadline
19 November 2026, 2:00 PM CST (5 days remaining - last confirmed 13 Nov)
How to submit
On the agency's own system, not on BusyBids. Open the official notice
As the agency published it
Collin County, TX - Facilities has issued invitation for bid, solicitation 2026-298.
The purpose of this IFB is to secure fire alarm and fire sprinkler inspections, including but not limited to, labor, material, and equipment to perform repairs, installation and troubleshooting to the fire protection system infrastructure for Collin County. Services shall include, and not limited to, fire alarm systems inspections, fire sprinkler systems inspections, testing, and maintaining of the fire protection equipment including detectors, switches, backflows, and 24/7 emergency response. All work and equipment shall follow and comply with the regulations and codes of Federal, State, County and Municipal departments, the National Board of Fire Underwriters, Texas Engineering and Fire Prevention Bureau and the local utility companies. Attention to detail and adherence to the highest standards is imperative in this undertaking. Contractor must have a clear understanding of these requirements, a commitment to safety, and an outline of sustainable practices. Contractor shall provide fire alarm and fire sprinkler services for annual inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, installation and troubleshooting to fire protection system infrastructure for Collin County, Texas. Contractor is expected to demonstrate competence through qualifications and experience, ensuring all services adhere to specified standards and safety regulations. Contractor must be clear and comprehensive to facilitate and support the county's fire protection system needs effectively.
Collin County Facilities is dedicated to providing exceptional maintenance and support service for all County departments while delivering exceptional customer service. Services requested are for twenty-five (25) different County building locations throughout Collin County. All fire alarm and fire sprinkler annual inspections are up to date and have passed inspection. Attendance of a pre-bid meeting for prospective bidders is non-mandatory, but encouraged, to better understand the scope of work and the County’s fire protection system infrastructure.
Responses are due November 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST.
Questions must be submitted by October 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM CDT.
A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for October 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM CDT at Collin County Purchasing, 2300 Bloomdale Rd, Suite 3160, McKinney, TX 75071.
Commodity categories: Fire Protection Equipment And Supplies; Fire Alarm Systems, Power Sirens, and Controls; Fire Protection Equipment and Systems Including Fire Hydrants, Fire Sprinkler Systems, Smoke Detectors, Jaws of Life, Fire Protection Material Treatment, Firestop and Fire Barriers, etc.Inspection, Maintenance and Repair; Fire Protection Systems and Supplies Rental or Lease.
Contact: Luis Palma, Director of Facilities (lpalma@co.collin.tx.us, (972) 547-5331).
7 documents are attached to the notice: Legal Notice IFB 2026-298; Exhibit A - Fire Equipment List; Exhibit B - Collin County Holiday Schedule; Payment_Bond; Performance_Bond; W9; CIQ Form.
The full solicitation document, addenda and the question-and-answer thread are on the agency's OpenGov portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collincountytx/projects/272983. Responses are submitted electronically there, and a free vendor account is required before you can upload one.
Reproduced from the official notice via OpenGov Procurement - Texas. The agency's page is the one that counts.
What the notice says
- Site visit
- Mentioned
- Questions due
- 29 Oct 2026
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- The notice describes a mandatory site visit or pre-bid meeting - a bid from anyone who did not attend is usually rejected unopened.
- The notice lists a pre-bid meeting on 26 October - check whether attendance is mandatory.
- Questions close on 29 October, before the bid deadline.
- Only 5 days left to prepare a bid.
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Important dates
Add all to calendar| Event | Date and time | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-bid meetingcheck the notice for whether attendance is mandatory | 26 October 2026, 9:00 AM CDT check | |
| Questions due | 29 October 2026, 5:00 PM CDT check | |
| Bid deadline5 days remaining - last confirmed 13 Nov | 19 November 2026, 2:00 PM CST check | 5 days |
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Where this came from
Collected from OpenGov Procurement - Texas, first seen 13 October 2026, last confirmed 13 November 2026.
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About Collin County, TX
BusyBids has tracked 10 notices from Collin County, TX since September 2026, 4 of them open now. The open work falls under General Contracting, Fire Protection, Concrete.