G_2026-4626-ITB_Notice_of_Intent-Award_SIGNED.pdf
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- Citrus Springs Elementary Fire Alarm Upgrade
- Solicitation number
- 2026-4626-ITB
- Issued by
- Citrus County, Florida
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This is a Notice of Intended Decision issued by the Citrus County School Board Purchasing Department regarding Invitation to Bid (ITB) Number 2026-4626 for a Fire Alarm Upgrade project at Citrus Springs Elementary School. The project scope encompasses upgrading the fire alarm system at the school site located at 3570 W Century Boulevard, Citrus Springs, Florida 34433. A mandatory pre-bid conference for prime contractors was held on February 4, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. at the school site, with sealed bids due by 2:00 p.m. on February 17, 2026. The bids were opened and read aloud on February 17, 2026, with the anticipated School Board approval date set for Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Prime contractors were required to hold a valid Citrus County School Board Certificate of Pre-qualification prior to bid submission, and their bids had to remain within the limits specified on their pre-qualification certificate.
The Notice of Intended Decision recommends awarding the contract to Midwest Alarm CO, Inc. dba BCI Integrated Solutions as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with a base bid amount of $328,000, compared to the competing bid from JSC Systems, Inc. at $369,125.00. Two responsive bids were submitted, with all bidders acknowledging the single addendum and meeting all required documentation submissions including proposal forms, bid bonds equal to five percent of the maximum bid amount, current Florida Contractor's License, Public Entity Crimes Statements, and EPA Certification. The successful bidder is required to provide a surety bond equal to one hundred percent of the contract amount. No set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, or existing contractors were identified in the solicitation documentation. Bidders were given thirty days from the bid opening date to withdraw their bids.
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BUSINESS SERVICES
1007 West Main Street • Bldg. 200 • Inverness, Florida 34450-4625
TEL: (352) 726-1931
www.citrusschools.org
Equal Opportunity Employer
THOMAS KENNEDY
DISTRICT 1
KENNETH FRINK
DISTRICT 2
DOUGLAS A. DODD
DISTRICT 3
SANDRA COUNTS
DISTRICT 4
JOSEPH C. FAHERTY
DISTRICT 5
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
NOTICE OF INTENDED DECISION
February 19, 2026
RE: 2026-4626-ITB Citrus Springs Elementary Fire Alarm Upgrade
To: All Interested Parties
This letter shall serve as official notification that a recommendation will be made to The School Board of Citrus County, Florida, to award this solicitation to the following firm(s):
Midwest Alarm CO, Inc. dba BCI Integrated Solutions
The anticipated Board Approval date for this solicitation is Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The School Board is not obligated to accept a recommendation placed before it, nor is it bound by a notice of intended decision.
The tabulation and engineer’s recommendation are attached and can be viewed at www.myvendorlink.com.
Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes.
Thank you for your interest in the Citrus County School Board. Any questions regarding the solicitation procedures can be directed to the procurement Officer, below.
Sincerely, Shawn Owen, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, FCCM
Purchasing Specialist-Bid Management
Citrus County School Board
352-726-1931, Ext. 2418
Enclosures:
2026-4626-ITB_Engineer’s Recommendation
2026-4626-ITB_Tabulation
February 19, 2026
Timothy Gruman
Project Manager
Facilities, Construction and Maintenance
Citrus County Schools District
RE: Citrus Springs Elementary Fire Alarm Upgrade Bid Award
Dear Tim:
Following review of the bids received for the Citrus Springs Elementary Fire Alarm Upgrade Project, it is recommended that the Board award the contract to Midwest Alarm CO, Inc. dba BCI Integrated Solutions in the amount of $328,000
All bids were reviewed for responsiveness, compliance with the bid documents, pricing, and contractor qualifications. Midwest Alarm CO, Inc. dba BCI Integrated Solutions submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid and demonstrated the capability, experience, and resources necessary to complete the work in accordance with the project requirements and schedule.
We recommend approval of this award as presented.
Sincerely, Julio Orbegoso
Project Manager
BCER Engineering, Inc.
JFO
CC: TG
TABULATION
PROJECT: 2026-4626-ITB Citrus Springs Elementary Fire Alarm Upgrade OPENED: February 17, 2026 @ 2:00 PM Bids declared non-responsive will not be tabulated.
This tabulation reflects award recommendation pending Board Approval March 10, 2026.
Acknowledged Addenda Qty. 1 Y Y
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N
Public Records Affirmation Y Y
369,125.00$ 328,000.00$ -$ -$ -$
Alternate No. -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Alternate No. -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Alternate No. -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Alternate No. -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Alternate No. -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Alternate No. -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
369,125.00$ 328,000.00$ -$ -$ -$
369,125.00$ 328,000.00$ -$ -$ -$
Award Recommendation:
Vendors Notified: 4065
Solicitation Document Downloads: 39
Number of Bids Submitted: 2
Number of Bids Non-Responsivie: 0
Number of NO Bids: 0
Pre-Qualification Certificate E-Verify Number
B id d e rs
JSC Systems, Inc.
Midwest Alarm CO, Inc.
dba BCI Integrated
SolutionsREQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Proposal Form Bid Bond
Current Florida Contractor's License Florida Trench Safety Act Cost Statement
Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes.
Public Entity Crimes Statement EPA Certification
BID AMOUNTS
Base Bid Proposal Amount
R e c o rd e d
A m o u n ts
M a rk
X i f a c c e p te d
Total Base Bid & All Alternates
Total Base Bid & Accepted Alternates
It is the intent of the The School Board of Citrus County, Florida, to award Midwest Alarm CO, Inc.dba BCI Integrated Solutions as the lowest, responsive, and responsible Bidder as identified above and recorded in bold.
It e m s P ro v id e d
Y
/N
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