City of Raleigh – NE Remote Operations Center Fire Alarm Replacement - Parks and Recreation Building

The City of Raleigh is seeking sealed bids for the Northeast Remote Operations Center Fire Alarm Replacement project at the Parks and Recreation Building, with bid number 274-ESIFS-NEROCFAPRCR-2025. The procurement involves comprehensive fire alarm system replacement, which includes complete removal of existing fire alarm systems and associated infrastructure, followed by installation of new fire alarm systems, conduit, wiring, and power throughout the facility. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM, to be followed by a site visit, with final sealed bids due by 2:00 PM on March 13, 2025, at 1027A North West Street, Raleigh, NC 27603. Bidding documents are available at no cost by emailing cbraswell@engineereddesigns.com, and contractors must be licensed per North Carolina General Statute Chapter 87. The City will evaluate bids based on the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, considering factors of quality, performance, and contract timeline, with a mandatory 5% bid security requirement.

The City of Raleigh has established specific diversity goals for this procurement, requiring a 15% participation target for certified Minority and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) businesses for construction projects over $300,000 or contracts including $100,000 or more in state funding. Prime contractors must explicitly identify MWBE participation in their bid and demonstrate a clear plan for achieving this goal. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the fire alarm system replacement suggests a substantial project investment. Potential bidders must provide evidence of appropriate licensing, technical capability to execute complex fire alarm system installations, and a commitment to meeting the city's MWBE participation objectives. The procurement appears focused on modernizing and improving fire safety infrastructure within the Parks and Recreation Building's Northeast Remote Operations Center.