ANNOUNCEMENT: Fire Alarm and Fire Sprinler System Service

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the provision of fire alarm and fire sprinkler system services for the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) across several facilities located in Metropolitan Boston, Eastern, Central and Western Massachusetts. The services include testing and monitoring of the fire alarm and sprinkler systems, as well as the provision of replacement parts and both non-emergency and emergency repair services. To be eligible to bid, general contractors must be certified in the Alarm Systems category of work. The contract will be awarded on a lowest-cost basis, and the estimated project cost is $415,500.00. Bids are due by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 31, 2006, and a pre-bid conference and site visit will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2006 at 10:00 a.m.

The contract is restricted to use by the issuing entity only and is subject to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, Sections 44A - 44M procurement laws for vertical construction services valued over $25,000. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are mentioned. The pricing terms indicate the contract is not subject to a statewide, federal stimulus, or SOMWBA set-aside. No information is provided on any incumbent contractors or the current environment, and the funding requirements and sources are not specified.