Fire Alarm engineering for Lewis County
Open State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2026-RFQ-040
- State
- Washington
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Matt Patana matt.patana@lewiscountywa.gov (360) 219-5134
Opportunity details come from procurement.opengov.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
Lewis County, Washington is requesting qualifications for comprehensive fire alarm engineering and design services across multiple county-owned facilities, with proposals due November 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
The scope encompasses site assessments, systems evaluation, detailed engineering drawings, permitting support, and bid-ready documents for the IT Building, Historic Courthouse, Health Building, Lewis County Jail, and potentially additional facilities. Work includes identifying current system types and manufacturers, reviewing device coverage and layout, assessing remaining useful life, examining code compliance against NFPA 72, IBC, and IFC standards, evaluating integration capabilities with existing building systems (HVAC, access control, elevator controls), and providing recommendations for repair, upgrade, or full replacement.
Applicants must have a licensed electrical engineer registered in Washington State as primary design personnel with NICET Level II minimum certification (Level III or IV preferred). The firm must demonstrate a minimum of five years of fire alarm design experience with at least three similar projects completed within the last five years. Submissions must include firm qualifications, resumes of key personnel, proof of professional licensing and certifications, three client references from public agency projects within the last five years, and confirmation of availability to begin work within 30 days of selection.
Evaluation uses a weighted points-based system: Firm Qualifications (20 points), Demonstrated Ability to Meet Schedules/Commitments (20 points), Historical Experience with Comparable Buildings (10 points), Jail Experience (10 points), Compliance and Documentation (20 points), and Blueprint Design/Specification (20 points). Lewis County will negotiate scope, schedule, and fee with the top-ranked firm; if agreement cannot be reached, negotiations proceed with subsequent ranked firms. Questions are due October 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Interviews are scheduled for November 17, 2026 via Zoom or Teams. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov platform at https://procurement.opengov.com/signup.
Opportunity text
Lewis County is seeking a qualified engineering firm to provide comprehensive design and engineering services for several upcoming capital projects. The selected firm will be responsible for developing bid‑ready documents, construction specifications, and supporting materials needed to procure contractors and execute work across multiple County‑owned facilities.
Current anticipated project locations include:
• IT Building
• Historic Courthouse
• Health Building
• Lewis County Jail
*Additional facilities as projects may be identified
The scope of work may include site assessments, systems evaluation, architectural and mechanical considerations, detailed engineering drawings, permitting support, and coordination with County staff to ensure each project is fully prepared for competitive bidding.
The intent of this RFQ is to establish a partnership with an engineering firm capable of delivering clear, accurate, and complete bid documents that support efficient procurement and successful construction outcomes across a variety of building types.
The selected firm will be asked to provide various services, including but not limited to, the following:
- identify the current system types, including their manufacturers and installation dates
- review device coverage, layout and overall system condition to determine remaining useful life
- assess code compliance
- examine integration capabilities with existing building systems, such as HVAC, access control and elevator controls
- provide recommendations outlining whether / how each system should be repaired, upgraded or fully replaced to meet current operational and safety requirements
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Fire_Alarm_engineering_for_Lewis_County.pdf |
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