Corpus Christi Fire Alarm Replacement Project

The General Services Administration seeks complete replacement of the fire alarm system at the Corpus Christi U.S. Courthouse with a networked nodal Fire Emergency Voice/Alarm Communication System, with proposals due May 22, 2026 at 4:00 pm CT. The procurement is a total small business set-aside awarded on a lowest price technically acceptable basis.

Place of performance is Corpus Christi, Texas. The contractor must commence work within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed and achieve substantial completion within 90 calendar days, with final completion within 14 calendar days thereafter. The total period of performance is 365 calendar days, including 95 days for security clearances, pre-work submittals, and material ordering, with construction performed 10% during normal business hours (6 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday) and 90% after normal business hours.

The prime contractor must employ a NICET IV team lead with minimum 2 years employment at the prime, holding an APS License in Texas and ACR Registration. A NICET III technician with 3 years of supervisory experience currently certified on the proposed system is also required. All contractor personnel must complete fitness determination (HSPD-12 security clearance) within 10 days of the Zone D instructional email.

Offerors must submit three reference projects valued at minimum $500,000 each for similar fire alarm installations in occupied office buildings. The system must integrate with elevators, HVAC units, door locking systems, and sprinkler systems and comply with NFPA 72, NFPA 70 (NEC), and Buy American construction material requirements. Liquidated damages are assessed at $199 per calendar day for delays beyond the required completion date. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 7, 2026 at 10:00 am CT; contact GSA Contracting Officer Kevin Mack at kevin.mack@gsa.gov to confirm attendance. Amendment 1 provides an updated Scope of Work dated May 14, 2026, RFI responses, and a site visit sign-in sheet.