Fire Alarm System - DOC

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement, on behalf of the Louisiana Department of Corrections (DOC), is seeking bids for the removal and installation of a Fire Alarm System at Dixon Correctional Institute in Jackson, LA. The project involves replacing fire alarm systems across three compounds, including Compound One, Compound Two, and the Infirmary, with specific Kidde brand equipment such as FX-1000 control panels, KIR-OSD smoke detectors, and FX-270 fire alarm pull stations. Bidders must possess a Contractors' License in Electrical and/or Telecommunications categories and be registered in the LaGov vendor system. A mandatory jobsite visit is required, with interested vendors required to contact Tom Staves at 443-676-8813 to schedule an inspection and complete a Jobsite Verification Form. The bid opening is scheduled for April 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with written inquiries due by April 2, 2025, and responses provided by April 9, 2025. For bids of $50,000 or more, a bid security of 5% of the total bid amount is mandatory, and the procurement is marked as proprietary, meaning only specified brands will be considered.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and builder's risk insurance, with the State of Louisiana Department of Corrections listed as the certificate holder. While no incumbent vendors are specified, the project involves integrating new fire alarm systems with existing HVAC control panels for supervisory and trouble monitoring. The renovation work is valued at $32,985,666.00, with payment to be made electronically through LaCarte procurement card (for purchases under $5,000) or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). The contract includes progress payment provisions, with 90% payment during the project and a final 10% payment after completion and a 45-day lien period. Liquidated damages of $100 per day will be assessed for each day the project remains incomplete beyond the established completion date. Contractors must comply with civil rights laws, ADA accessibility standards, and various federal clauses related to anti-kickback, clean air and water acts, and energy conservation.