D4-D6 materials and research office fire alarm system replacement/upgrade

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is seeking competitive sealed bids for a fire alarm system replacement and upgrade project located at the D4-D6 Materials and Research Office in Davie, Florida. The procurement specifically requires a certified, licensed, and insured Fire Alarm Contractor to modernize the existing fire alarm system and ensure code compliance. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 10:30 am, located at 14200 W State Road 84, Davie, Florida 33325. The solicitation documents can be accessed through the FDOT contracts website at https://www.fdot.gov/contracts/district-offices/d4/lettings/fco-contracts/fixedcapitaloutlay.shtm. The bid submission deadline is set for March 19, 2025, with the contract opportunity officially posted on February 27, 2025. The project encompasses comprehensive fire alarm system modernization, which will likely involve assessment of current infrastructure, design of upgraded systems, installation, testing, and final certification of the new fire alarm configuration.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, the project is located within Broward County and the Fruitville Census Designated Place (CDP), suggesting potential local economic considerations might apply. The solicitation does not specify incumbent vendors or explicit restrictions on bidder qualifications beyond the requirement for fire alarm contractors to be certified, licensed, and insured. The geographical scope encompasses FDOT's District 4-6 Materials and Research Office, indicating a localized, targeted infrastructure improvement project. Though the exact budget range is not specified, fire alarm system replacements typically represent significant capital investments, potentially ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 depending on system complexity, facility size, and required technological upgrades. Interested contractors should carefully review the full solicitation documents and attend the mandatory pre-bid site visit to fully understand the project's technical and compliance requirements.