Fire Alarm System Monitoring and Repair at Nampa Idaho

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ370) for fire alarm monitoring and repair services at the Southwest Idaho Treatment Center (SWITC) located in Nampa, Idaho. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide 24/7 fire alarm monitoring, maintenance, and repair for eight stand-alone fire alarm systems with remote dialers across the campus. Qualified vendors must be registered to do business in Idaho, authorized to service and repair fire alarm systems, and comply with local, state, and federal regulations. Quotes are due by 4:59:59 PM Mountain Time on 3/15/2024, with the initial contract term anticipated from 4/1/2024 to 3/30/2025. The contract includes the potential for up to five years of extensions upon mutual written agreement. Contractors must provide fully-loaded pricing that encompasses all operating and personnel expenses. The award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the responsive, responsible vendor submitting the lowest cost proposal as detailed in the cost/billing procedure exhibit.

The solicitation documents do not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. There is no mention of an incumbent vendor or existing technology requirements for integration. The RFQ does not explicitly state a total contract value or specific budget range, though vendors are required to provide comprehensive pricing that includes all expenses. The contract will be managed by Canyon County within the state of Idaho, specifically through the Department of Health and Welfare. Potential contractors should be prepared to demonstrate their capability to provide comprehensive fire alarm monitoring and maintenance services, with a focus on reliability, compliance, and cost-effectiveness. The state reserves the right to negotiate terms and select the most advantageous proposal based on the submitted cost and the vendor's ability to meet the technical requirements of the fire alarm system monitoring and repair services.