46-DNCR-27-2180 IFB REPOST Fire Alarm Testing and Inspection for the NC Zoo Project

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is requesting bids for annual fire alarm testing and inspection services at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro under IFB 46-DNCR-27-2180, with bids due October 29, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. ET. Vendors must hold a current Fire Alarm/Low-Voltage License from the North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors and register with the NC Secretary of State prior to contract execution.

The scope encompasses annual testing and inspection of 39 fire alarm systems across multiple buildings, approximately 500 portable fire extinguishers in various classes and sizes, and fire sprinkler system testing and inspections. All work must comply with NFPA standards, North Carolina State Fire Prevention Code, and manufacturer recommendations. Services must be performed during specified Zoo business hours (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET April through October; 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET November through March), with emergency repair services required beyond regular hours at one-hour response and 24-hour on-site service commitment.

The contract term runs three years from March 6, 2027 through March 5, 2030, with the State reserving the right to extend after the final active term. Award will be made to the responsive bid offering the lowest price meeting specifications, contingent upon verification of vendor qualifications, past performance, and financial stability. The State does not guarantee minimum or maximum purchase quantities and reserves the right to award to multiple vendors or cancel the IFB if deemed advantageous.

Written questions were due October 22, 2026 by 12:00 p.m. ET with responses provided by October 23, 2026. A site visit was held October 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET at the Design Training Communications Room. All bids must be submitted through the Ariba Sourcing Tool; late bids will be automatically disqualified. Vendors must submit the provided Pricing Form and complete all required attachments, including customer references, financial condition certification, and worker location documentation.