DCSC-25-RFP-015 DC Courts Fire Alarm Inspections, Preventative Maintenance, and Assessments

The District of Columbia Courts have issued a Special Notice (Solicitation DCSC-25-RFP-015) seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive fire alarm inspection, preventative maintenance, and assessment services across multiple court facilities. The solicitation covers fire alarm system services for buildings located in the Judiciary Square area of Washington, D.C., including Buildings A, B, C, and D. The contract requires a contractor to perform all professional, technical, supervisory, labor, materials, and equipment services in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards 25 and 72. The total annual contract value is estimated at $133,514, with a one-year base period and four potential one-year option periods. The contract will involve detailed inspections, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems across various court facilities.

Contractors interested in this opportunity must meet specific technical qualifications, including having NICET-certified technicians and the ability to provide 24/7 emergency response services. The final proposal submission deadline is January 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST, with proposals to be evaluated based on experience, personnel qualifications, technical approach, and pricing. Eligible contractors will need to demonstrate expertise in fire alarm system maintenance, have manufacturer certifications for programming and parts, and be capable of performing detailed inspections including monthly visual checks, annual device testing, and semi-annual water flow and tamper switch testing. The solicitation requires contractors to use the 2018 editions of NFPA 25 and 72 codes and provide comprehensive documentation of all testing and maintenance activities. Contractors must also be prepared to conduct work during non-standard hours, with some testing required between 9 PM and 4 AM, and coordinate with court operations to minimize disruption.