NOA-_ITB_030-MJ-0225_Fire_Alarm_System_Inspection.pdf

This document is a Notice of Award (NOA) issued by the Purchasing Department of The School Board of Polk County, Florida for Bid File Number 030-MJ-0225, which covers Fire Alarm System Inspection Testing-Certification. On January 7, 2025, the Superintendent approved a piggyback solicitation awarding contracts to two vendors: Expert Security Professionals of Tampa, FL (Primary Award) and Heatwave Fire and Safety LLC of Winter Haven, FL (Secondary Award). The contract is for annual inspection, testing, and certification of locally monitored non-coded fire alarm systems, with work including all necessary supervision, labor, materials, supplies, tools, and equipment to ensure 100% compliance with NFPA 72 requirements. The initial contract term is one year, running from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026.

The solicitation requires contractors to perform comprehensive fire alarm system inspections across district facilities, with all associated costs (including travel) to be included in the submitted bid packet. The awarded vendors will be responsible for certifying existing fire alarm systems as approved by the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). No products should be shipped or services initiated without explicit authorization from the Polk County School Board, with purchase orders to be placed by district personnel as needed. Questions about the award can be directed to Mariangelie Jorge in the Purchasing Department via the email provided on the document.