The State of Michigan is soliciting bids for a District Wide Fire Alarm Package procurement. This opportunity involves the procurement of fire alarm systems and related services for implementation across a school district or comparable jurisdiction. The procurement was posted on April 7, 2026, with a proposal submission deadline of May 5, 2026. While specific details regarding the comprehensive scope of deliverables, technical specifications, and required qualifications are not provided in the...
Central Lake Public Schools in Michigan is procuring a sealed lump sum bid for the replacement of the fire alarm system at the Middle School/High School facility located at 8169 W State Street, Central Lake, Michigan. The procurement involves the complete replacement of the existing fire alarm system with upgrades including fire alarm communication lines utilizing cellular with IP backup, integrated speakers positioned to meet intelligibility requirements, and provision of a remote microphone...
The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) are soliciting bids for a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade at the Central Michigan Correctional Facility located in St. Louis, Michigan. The procurement involves a complete replacement of the existing fire alarm infrastructure, including all devices, wiring, and associated equipment, with specifications for Siemens Desigo panels, metal single-action pull stations, plenum-rated red fire alarm cabling, and new elevator-associated devices. Contractors are required to provide all labor and materials to replace fire alarm systems across multiple buildings, with potential reuse of existing conduit where possible. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour was conducted on October 30, 2017, at 2:00 PM, with electronic bids due on November 8, 2017, at 2:00 PM local time through the SIGMA VSS website. Bidders must submit a Vendor/Contractor LEIN Request form five business days prior to the walk-through and may only represent one bidder. Key qualifications include maintaining specific insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability and other specified coverage types. The contract period is set at 180 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day beyond the completion date.
The procurement includes provisions for Qualified Disabled Veteran (QDV) business preference and Michigan-based business certification for bids over $100,000. Contractors must undergo a criminal history check through the Michigan Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) to gain facility access. A 5% bid guarantee is required, with performance and payment bonds mandatory for bids exceeding $50,000. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project involves integration with the existing Starnet 2 system and requires coordination with current facility infrastructure, including IT racks located in housing unit boiler rooms. Although a precise budget is not explicitly stated, the specifications include a base bid with a $30,000 allowance, suggesting a project value in the range of several hundred thousand dollars. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical expertise in fire alarm system installation, with specific requirements for CAT 6 cabling, network integration, and compliance with correctional facility safety standards.