Construction, Collin County Courthouse Fire Sprinkler Pipe Replacement

Collin County is seeking sealed bids for the Construction, Collin County Courthouse Fire Sprinkler Pipe Replacement project (IFB No. 2024-403), which involves designing, furnishing, and installing a new dry-pipe fire sprinkler system within the mechanical attics of the existing Collin County Courthouse in McKinney, Texas. The project offers two primary options: Option 1 involves replacing the existing dry pipe sprinkler system, while Option 2 includes the same replacement plus a nitrogen generator. Mandatory pre-bid meetings were held on November 18 and 19, 2024, with potential bidders required to attend one of these sessions. The bid submission deadline is January 23, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with bids to be publicly opened at the Collin County Purchasing Department. Contractors must provide comprehensive documentation, including shop drawings, hydraulic calculations, product data, and final as-built documents, and comply with various codes and standards, including NFPA 13. Bidders are required to submit a bid security of 5% of their total bid and must demonstrate technical qualifications, including NICET certification or professional engineering registration. The project requires a one-year warranty on materials and labor, with strict requirements for installation quality, testing, and system performance.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this solicitation. The project does not indicate any preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or specific vendor categories. The estimated probable construction cost is $415,750, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest and best responsible bidder. Contractors must provide performance, payment, and maintenance bonds within ten consecutive calendar days following contract award. The existing infrastructure involves a 480/277v 3-phase 4-wire electrical service with 8,000A total capacity, and current fire sprinkler system compressors powered by 208v single-phase 20A circuits. The current fire alarm service provider is American Fire Protection Group. The county reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will fund the project through the current fiscal year budget. Contractors must comply with state regulations, including prevailing wage rates, immigration laws, and conflict of interest disclosure requirements.