Annual Fire Inspections
| Agency: | State Government of North Carolina |
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| State: | North Carolina |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Posted Date: | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Due Date: | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Solicitation No: | 274-2026-RCPAC-04R |
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| Solicitation Number: | 274-2026-RCPAC-04R |
| Project Title: | Annual Fire Inspections |
| Description: | The City of Raleigh’s Convention and Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts complex desires to contract with one qualified Fire Safety Inspection and Test service provider to conduct annual NFPA 72 fire systems inspections at the Convention and Performing Arts Complex. A detailed scope of services is provided in Section 4 of this document. |
| Opening Date: | 3/10/2026 4:00 PM |
| Posted Date: | 1/27/2026 |
| Status: | Open |
| Department: | CITY OF RALEIGH |
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Solicitation Number
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274-2026-RCPAC-04R
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Department
CITY OF RALEIGH
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Status Reason
Open
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Opening Date
2026-03-10T16:00:00.0000000
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Posted Date
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2026-01-26T18:31:10.0000000Z
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Commodity Code
Fire prevention
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Mandatory Conference/Site Visit
2026-02-09T05:00:00.0000000Z
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Special Instructions
Acting Director of Operations/Information Technology Manager/Information Technology Manager Email: Mason.Tierney@raleighnc.gov
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Solicitation Type
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Select RFP IFB RFI
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Owner
Nikolai Merza
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Description
The City of Raleigh’s Convention and Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts complex desires to contract with one qualified Fire Safety Inspection and Test service provider to conduct annual NFPA 72 fire systems inspections at the Convention and Performing Arts Complex. A detailed scope of services is provided in Section 4 of this document.
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Request for Proposals # 274-2026-RCPAC-04R
Title: Annual Fire Inspections
Issue Date: January 26, 2026
Due Date: March 10, 2026 no later than 4:00PM EST
*LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED*
Issuing Department: Raleigh Convention and Performing
Arts Complex
Direct all inquiries concerning this RFP to:
Mason Tierney
Acting Director of Operations/Information Technology
Manager/Information Technology Manager
Email: Mason.Tierney@raleighnc.gov
(v.09/15/25)
Table of Contents
1. Introduction .............................................................................................. 2
1.1 Purpose......................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Background .................................................................................................. 2
1.3 RFP Timeline ................................................................................................ 3
1.4 Pre-Proposal Conference.......................................................................... 3
1.5 Proposal Question ...................................................................................... 3
1.6 Proposal Submission Requirements & Contact Information .......... 4
1.7 Business Engagement & Opportunities ............................................... 5
1.8 Rights to Submitted Material ................................................................... 5
1.9 Communications ......................................................................................... 6
1.10 Lobbying....................................................................................................... 6
1.11 Conflicts of Interest ..................................................................................... 6
1.12 Proposer Expenses .................................................................................... 7
1.13 Proposer Acceptance ................................................................................. 7
2. Proposals ................................................................................................. 7
2.1 Request for Proposals Required Document Format................................ 7
2.2 RFP Documents .......................................................................................... 10
3. Proposal Evaluation .............................................................................. 10
3.1 Proposal Evaluation Criteria (Stage 1) .................................................... 10
3.2 Interview/Demonstration (Stage 2) ........................................................... 11
3.3 Final Selection ............................................................................................. 11
3.4 Notice to Proposers Regarding RFP Terms & Conditions.................... 11
3.5 Contract Term . …………………………………………………………….12
4. Scope of Services ............................................................................................ 12
Appendix I – Proposal Cost Form ........................................................................... 15
Appendix II – Proposer Questionnaire................................................................... 17
Appendix III – Reference Questionnaire (Instructions) ..................................... 18
Appendix III – Reference Questionnaire Form..................................................... 19
Appendix IV – Sample Contract ............................................................................... 21
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose
The City of Raleigh (COR) is solicitating proposals from one or more firm(s) with which
to contract for the following services:
The City of Raleigh’s Convention and Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
complex desires to contract with one qualified Fire Safety Inspection and Test service
provider to conduct annual NFPA 72 fire systems inspections at the Convention and
Performing Arts Complex. A detailed scope of services is provided in Section 4 of this
document.
All information related to this solicitation, including any addenda, will be posted to the
North Carolina electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) at https://evp.nc.gov/.
All questions related to this solicitation must be submitted in writing (via email) to the
following individual – questions submitted via telephone will not be answered:
Contact Name
Mason Tierney
Email Address
Mason.Tierney@raleighnc.gov
1.2 Background
The City of Raleigh, the Capital City of North Carolina, remains one of the fastest growing
areas in the country. A great economy, top educational institutions, and exceptional health
care facilities are some of the characteristics that attract people to the triangle area. The
mild climate, diverse work force and proximity to Research Triangle Park combine to make
Raleigh a great place to live.
Raleigh is a 21st Century City of Innovation focusing on environmental, cultural, and
economic sustainability. The City conserves and protects our environmental resources
through best practice and cutting-edge conservation and stewardship, land use,
infrastructure and building technologies. The City welcomes growth and diversity through
policies and programs that will protect and enhance Raleigh’s existing neighborhoods,
natural amenities, history, and cultural and human resources for future generations. The
City leads to improve quality of life for neighborhoods and standard of living for all citizens.
The City works with universities, colleges, citizens, and local partners to promote new
technology, create new job opportunities, and encourage local businesses and
entrepreneurs. The City enlists and prepares 21st Century staff with the skill sets to carry
out the duties of the City through transparent civic engagement and by providing the very
best customer service to our citizens.
Raleigh Convention Center (RCC) located at 500 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601-2337
is a 500,000-square-foot facility that welcomes groups of 50 to 5,000 for trade shows,
conventions and conferences. RCC is a Silver LEED-certified facility with 150,000 sf
Exhibition Hall (divisible into 3 sections), 32,000 sf Grand Ballroom with adjacent reception
area, 20 meeting rooms totaling 32,000 sf, connected to Raleigh Marriott City Center. 4
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Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts located at 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC 27601-
2337 Offers the Best in Theater, Dance, Opera, Orchestral, Popular Music and More.
Includes Memorial Auditorium, Meymandi Concert Hall, Fletcher Opera Theater and
Kennedy Theater. DECPA opened in 1932 and hosts 600 performances and 400,000
patrons a year. Traveling performances and a thriving concession business contribute to
the demand a robust vector control plan.
1.3 Request for Proposal (RFP) Timeline
Provided below is a list of the anticipated schedule of events related to this solicitation.
The City of Raleigh reserves the right to modify and/or adjust the following schedule to
meet the needs of the service. All times shown are Eastern Time (EST):
RFP Process
RFP Date
Mandatory Pre-Proposal
Meeting/Site-Visit
Deadline for Written Questions
Date and Time
January 26, 2026
February 9, 2026 @9:00 am
Raleigh Convention Center (Main Lobby)
February 16, 2026 at 12:00 pm
City Response to Questions
(anticipated)
February 24, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Proposal Due Date and Time
March 10, 2026, 4:00 pm
Evaluation Meeting
(anticipated)
The week of March 16th
Interviews
(if required)
Selection Announced
(tentative)
The week of March 23rd
The week of March 23rd
1.4 Pre-Proposal Conference
The City of Raleigh will hold a mandatory in-person pre-proposal conference on February
9, 2026 at 9:00 am, at the Raleigh Convention Center main lobby -500 S. Salisbury St.
Raleigh, NC 27601. Attendance by prospective proposers is mandatory. Prospective
proposers are encouraged to submit written questions in advance. Date, time, and
location of pre-proposal conference is shown above in the RFP Timeline (Section 1.3).
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1.5 Proposal Questions
Requests for clarification and questions to this RFP must be received by the City not later
than the date shown above in the RFP Timeline (Section 1.3) for the submittal of written
inquires. The firm’s failure to request clarification and submit questions by the date in the
RFP Timeline above shall be considered to constitute the firm’s acceptance of all City’s
terms and conditions and requirements.
The City shall issue addenda reflecting questions and answers to this RFP, if any, and
shall be posted to North Carolina electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). No information,
instruction or advice provided orally or informally by any City personnel, whether made in
response to a question or otherwise in connection with this RFP, shall be considered
authoritative or binding. Proposers can only rely on written material contained in an
Addendum to this RFP.
It is important that all Proposers submitting to this RFP periodically check eVP for
any Addenda. It is the Proposers responsibility to ensure that all addenda have
been reviewed and, if required signed and returned.
All questions related to this solicitation must be submitted in writing (via email) to the
following individual – questions submitted via telephone will not be answered:
Contact Name
Email Address
Mason Tierney, Acting Director of
Operations/Information Technology
Manager/Information Technology
Manager
Mason.Tierney@raleighnc.gov
1.6 Proposal Submission Requirements and Contact Information
Proposals must follow the format as defined in Section 2 (PROPOSALS), and be
addressed and submitted as follows:
DELIVERED BY US POSTAL SERVICE
MAIL:
City of Raleigh
ATTN: Mason Tierney, Acting Director of
Operations/Information Technology
Manager
Raleigh Convention Center
Administrative Offices
500 S. Salisbury St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
RFP No. 274-2026-RCPAC-04R Annual
Fire Inspections
DELIVERED BY OTHER DEIVERY
SERVICES:
City of Raleigh
ATTN: Mason Tierney, Acting Director of
Operations/Information Technology
Manager
Raleigh Convention Center
Administrative Offices
500 S. Salisbury St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
RFP No. 274-2026-RCPAC-04R Annual
Fire Inspections
Proposals must be enclosed in an envelope or package and clearly marked with the name
of the submitting company, the RFP number and the RFP Title.
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