H263--Fire Protection Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Western Colorado Healthcare System is soliciting quotes for comprehensive fire protection services at its Grand Junction medical center campus. The contract requires a contractor to provide inspection, testing, repair, and maintenance of fire protection systems across 15 buildings, involving over 2,000 fire safety devices including smoke detectors, sprinklers, fire doors, and alarm panels. Specific requirements include 24/7 monitoring services, emergency repairs within 2 hours, and specialized testing performed by NICET-certified technicians. Potential offerors must submit quotes by February 25, 2025, at 5:00 PM Mountain Standard Time, with a voluntary site visit scheduled for February 19, 2025. The solicitation allows for questions to be submitted, with the contracting officer Heather Clemons managing the procurement process under NAICS code 561621.

The contract is an unrestricted solicitation with a $25 million size standard, though a HUBZone price evaluation preference will apply. The base period runs from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026, with four optional one-year extensions possible through February 2030. The previous contract was held by LW Enterprises, Inc. dba AlarmSpecialist, which will expire on December 31, 2024. Place of performance is located at 2121 North Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501, covering multiple buildings on the VA medical center campus. The contract structure includes fixed monthly fees for routine services and a $10,000 annual parts allowance, with additional time and materials billing for emergency repairs. Comprehensive testing reports from 2023 indicate the current system includes approximately 1,902 fire safety devices across various buildings.