Burnet county jail fire alarm system upgrade

Burnet County, Texas is seeking sealed bids for a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade at the Burnet County Jail located at 900 County Lane. The procurement is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) that requires contractors to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to upgrade the existing Edwards EST3 fire alarm system and implement a new incident management software solution. Key deliverables include replacing outdated smoke, heat, and duct detectors with current models, updating data cards, programming devices, and ensuring compatibility with carbon monoxide monitors to meet State Fire Marshall Standards. The incident management system must enable automated event responses, remote monitoring, integration of facility floor plans with live video/audio feeds, and mass notification capabilities. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM, with a deadline for submitting questions on November 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM. Final bids are due on November 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM at the Burnet County Auditor Office, with contract award expected within sixty calendar days to the lowest responsible bidder.

The solicitation includes several set-aside and compliance requirements for potential bidders. Contractors must provide a five percent bid bond and, for contracts exceeding $100,000, submit performance and payment bonds. Bidders are required to complete various certifications, including non-collusion, tax compliance, debarment status, family code requirements, felony convictions, conflicts of interest, Israel boycott compliance, and firearm discrimination. The county encourages Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) participation and requires three vendor references. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the county reserves the right to reject any bids that exceed budgeted funds and can award by line item. The current infrastructure involves an existing Edwards EST3 fire alarm system that requires comprehensive upgrading, with all new equipment and networking components to be supplied by the selected vendor. Burnet County will not consider bids received after the specified date and time, and all submissions will be evaluated based on compliance, technical capabilities, and overall responsiveness to the project requirements.