AH-000-200-001 Design and Construction of a Fire Alarm and Mass Notification System at the Maryland School for the Deaf Columbia Campus

The State of Maryland Department of General Services is issuing a Multi-Step Invitation to Bid (MS-IFB) for Design-Build Construction Services to procure a new campus-wide Fire Alarm and Mass Notification System (FA/MNS) for the Maryland School for the Deaf's Columbia Campus in Ellicott City, Maryland. The project involves the design, partial demolition, and new construction of the integrated FA/MNS system across three campus buildings. Key deliverables include the removal of existing wiring, conduit, and fire alarm components, the reconfiguration and installation of new mass notification system components with an emphasis on visual, textual, and audible notification, upgrades to the existing fire alarm system, owner training, and pre-testing prior to review by the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal. The project must comply with all applicable state codes and regulations, as well as National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements. The bid is due on June 6, 2023, and the project has a duration of 486 calendar days for substantial completion and 530 days overall.

The procurement has a 25% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goal and a 5% Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) goal. Waivers may be requested but are not typically granted. No incumbent information or budget range was provided in the documentation. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.