Fire Alarm Removal and Replacement

The Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) is soliciting proposals for fire alarm removal and replacement services across multiple facilities including the Georgia World Congress Center, Centennial Olympic Park, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Signia by Hilton Atlanta, and Savannah Convention Center. The procurement encompasses the removal of outdated addressable fire alarm devices, specifically ionization smoke detectors and devices currently operating on the Notifier by Honeywell CLIP protocol, and their replacement with new addressable devices compatible with existing control panels. Deliverables include pre-installation assessment, device replacement, system integration and testing, updated programming, final inspection documentation, and system certification, with all fire alarm control panels (FACPs) networked together and confirmed compatible with the existing ONYXWorks workstation version 4.62.102. Key qualifications require proposers to be certified, licensed fire alarm contractors with direct Notifier system experience and Notifier by Honeywell Platinum Status Engineered System Distributor certification. Evaluation criteria weight technical merit at 70 percent, assessing demonstrated experience, key personnel qualifications, financial stability, references, and quality of services, with cost weighted at 30 percent. Critical dates include a mandatory pre-proposal conference and site visit on November 12, 2025, at 11:30 AM and November 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM respectively; written questions deadline of November 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM with answers posted November 26, 2025; and proposal submission deadline of December 12, 2025, at 1:00 PM. Proposals will remain open for 120 days following submission, and the target completion date will be determined in coordination with GWCCA around the facility's event calendar, with approximately 25 percent of work during regular business hours and 75 percent during irregular hours.

The GWCCA encourages participation from small businesses, minority-owned businesses, and female-owned businesses, though no specific set-aside percentages or designations are identified in the solicitation documents. No incumbent contractor is identified in the procurement materials. The project requires integration with existing infrastructure including Notifier IFC2-3030 fire control panels, sealed lead-acid battery backup systems, Wheelock Powerpath FCPS units, and multiple emergency communication and suppression monitoring systems distributed across all facility nodes, with replacement devices requiring FlashScan protocol compatibility instead of the current CLIP protocol. Proposers must provide proof of insurance, comply with Georgia's E-Verify requirements, maintain equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination policies, and sustain drug-free workplace standards. A separate cost proposal for future service contracts must be submitted with clarification regarding warranty duration and ongoing service agreement requirements. The specific budget or award value is not disclosed in the RFP documents, as pricing will be determined from proposer cost estimates submitted on the provided bid form, with the Authority retaining the right to make single or split awards as deemed in its best interest.