Fire Alarm Panel Upgrade

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (SCDJJ) Procurement Department is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a fire alarm panel upgrade at the DJJ Coastal Evaluation Center in Ridgeville, South Carolina. The project involves removing the current Simplex 4010 fire alarm system and replacing it with a new panel, two annunciators, one NAC panel, and a cell dialer/antenna installation, with the option to re-use existing fire alarm field devices. Contractors must attend a mandatory site visit scheduled for February 28, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the facility. All offers must be submitted online by March 7, 2023, at 10:00 AM, with questions due by February 28, 2023, at 10:00 AM. The contract includes one year of service and monitoring with two one-year renewal options, commencing upon installation completion. Pricing must be submitted as unit prices for three line items: Year 1 installation and service/monitoring, Year 2 service/monitoring, and Year 3 service/monitoring. The low bid will be calculated based on the total cost of the system, permitting, and other required items, plus the cost of service and monitoring for years two and three.

The procurement does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must comply with SCDJJ conduct requirements and Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards, including background investigations for all personnel with potential resident contact. All items must be new and delivered within thirty days of purchase order receipt. The contractor is responsible for all installation labor, materials, training, and applicable licenses and permits. Payment terms are net thirty days from proper invoice receipt, with invoices due by the 10th of each month. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project includes installation, service, monitoring, and ongoing support for a three-year period. No additional terms and conditions beyond those in the solicitation will be accepted, and all proposed items must meet the comprehensive manufacturer specifications and descriptive literature requirements outlined in the solicitation.