CJAG Building 00001 Fire Alarm System Replacement

The State of Ohio's Adjutant General's Department is seeking qualified contractors to replace the fire alarm system in Building 39430-00001 at the Camp James A. Garfield Joint Military Training Center located in Newton Falls, Trumbull County. The procurement involves a comprehensive fire alarm system replacement, specifically removing an existing Firelite Model ES-200X system comprising 12 pull stations and 35 smoke detector heads and installing a new system that meets state and federal industry standards. Contractors must submit bids exclusively through the OhioBuys online platform by August 26, 2025, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for August 19, 2025, at 0900 hours. Bidders are required to provide three separate PDF documents: the quote, a signed bidder's certificate, and compliance verification documents. The evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with proper facilities to ensure prompt performance, with bid prices, costs, and conditions remaining fixed and valid for 60 days from the bid due date. Contractors must demonstrate comprehensive qualifications, including liability insurance, address verification, affirmative action program verification, Secretary of State registration, and current BWC certification.

The procurement includes several set-aside provisions and restrictions, specifically prohibiting the expenditure of public funds for offshore services and purchases from Russian institutions. Potential contractors may benefit from minority, veteran, or specialty trade certifications, which could provide additional competitive advantages. The contract is potentially funded through cooperative agreements from the National Guard Bureau's Office of Grants and Cooperative Agreements, subject to appropriation by the Ohio General Assembly and certification of available funds. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project requires strict adherence to environmental procedures outlined in a comprehensive manual covering areas such as storm water control, waste management, and hazardous materials handling. Contractors must coordinate closely with the OHARNG Environmental Office and obtain necessary permits. Although a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement suggests a project scope that would require specialized fire alarm system expertise and compliance with detailed state and federal environmental and contractual standards.