AW-Peoria Fire Alarm Inspection SPSSC-DM

The state of Illinois, specifically the Department of Military Affairs and the 182nd Air Wing in Peoria, is seeking a vendor to perform annual fire alarm inspections through a small purchase with sole source conditions. The procurement targets comprehensive fire suppression system inspection, testing, and certification services for multiple fire alarm systems, including SIMPLEX and SIEMENS systems located at the 182nd Air Wing facility. The contract will run from the final signature date until September 30, 2026, with services to be performed during standard business hours (7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday), excluding federal and state holidays. The vendor must be licensed per Illinois fire protection regulations and will be responsible for detailed inspections, diagnostic tests, and written certifications of system operational conditions, fully compliant with National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) and United Facilities Criteria (UFC) standards. Key deliverables include thorough system evaluations, potential repair recommendations subject to Civil Engineers Facility Manager approval, and comprehensive documentation of fire alarm system status. The contract opportunity was posted on October 3, 2025, with proposal responses due by October 10, 2025.

Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP appears to be the preferred and likely sole-source vendor for this contract, given their proprietary Simplex fire alarm systems and unique factory-trained certification. The contract seems exclusively available to vendors with specialized fire protection system expertise, with no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned. The total contract value is approximately $26,519.00, covering inspections across multiple buildings with varying system complexities. Vendor requirements include maintaining $1,000,000 per occurrence general commercial liability insurance and complying with prevailing wage regulations. The procurement is contingent on state appropriations and budget availability, with invoicing allowed for parts and materials at vendor cost. Unique contract provisions include the potential use of an 85' telescoping boom lift for testing fixed temperature heat detectors in specific hangar buildings, and a requirement for invoices to be submitted within 30 days of service completion.