Award_NRBA_030-MJ-0225.pdf

This document is a Notice of Recommended Bid Award from the School Board of Polk County, Florida's Purchasing Department for Bid File Number 030-MJ-0225, titled "Fire Alarm System Inspection Testing Certification". The recommended award is for a one-year agreement beginning March 1, 2025, and ending February 28, 2026, with two vendors selected: Expert Security Professionals of Tampa, FL (primary award) and Heatwave Fire and Safety LLC of Winter Haven, FL (secondary award). The contract involves inspecting, testing, and certifying non-monitored alarm systems throughout the district's facilities, with the District Facilities Department primarily administering the bid. The estimated annual contract value is $210,000, and the scope includes inspecting, testing, and certifying fire alarm systems across multiple district sites.

The recommended vendors will be responsible for guaranteeing 100% compliance with NFPA 72 requirements, providing all necessary supervision, labor, materials, supplies, tools, and equipment for comprehensive system inspections. The posting period for this bid recommendation runs from December 17, 2024, at 4:00 PM to December 20, 2024, at 4:00 PM, with final approval to be presented to the Superintendent on December 20, 2024. Bidders are required to follow specific protest procedures, and failure to comply with these guidelines may result in a waiver of protest rights. Questions about the recommendation can be directed to Mariangelie.Jorge@polk-fl.net in the Purchasing Department.