Fire alarm system inspection and testing

The Town of Manchester, Connecticut, located in Hartford County, is seeking bids for a comprehensive Fire Alarm System Inspection and Testing contract (ITB #22/23-15) covering 27 municipal facilities. The procurement requires annual testing and inspection of fire alarm systems across various locations including town hall, libraries, recreation centers, fire stations, and schools, with the Police Department mandating semi-annual inspections. Contractors must be authorized to service multiple fire alarm system brands such as Gamewell, Notifier, and Simplex, and must be licensed to work on fire alarm systems in Connecticut with a minimum of ten years of professional experience. The contract term is one year with potential extensions up to five additional years, and requires comprehensive testing in compliance with NFPA #72, 2019 Edition standards, including function testing of all devices, supervision checks, panel operation verification, battery checks, and visual inspections. Bid responses are due October 25, 2022, at 11:00 am, with a virtual bid opening via Zoom, and the successful contractor must provide 24-hour service capabilities and detailed reports for each inspected location.

The procurement includes a Living Wage Ordinance requirement, with current living wage rates specified at $15.34 per hour for employees with comprehensive health benefits or $23.35 per hour without such benefits. Bidders must complete a Living Wage Certification Form, with potential exemptions for nonprofits, organizations employing fewer than 25 eligible employees, or contracts valued under $25,000. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the bid includes provisions for approximately 10 hours of potential emergency service at an hourly rate. The Town will provide one staff member to assist during testing, and contractors must indicate their specific system authorization and training. There are no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. The comprehensive device count document reveals significant variations in fire safety equipment across municipal sites, which will likely factor into the complexity and pricing of the inspection and testing services.