Fire Alarm System Upgrades

Clovis Community College in Chaves County, New Mexico, is soliciting sealed bids for a comprehensive Fire Alarm System Upgrade project through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 2023-3-B. The procurement involves upgrading fire alarm systems across multiple campus buildings, including the Main Building, Cosmetology Building, Welding Classroom, Maintenance Building, Storage Building, and Petty Performing Arts Building. Bidders must submit one original and two soft copies of their proposal by February 8, 2023, at 3:00 PM Mountain Time, with two mandatory pre-bid/site visits conducted on January 19 and January 26, 2023, at 9:00 AM. The project requires installing new fire alarm panels, notification appliances, smoke and heat detectors, pull stations, and related infrastructure, following the 2015 New Mexico Commercial Building Code, 2017 New Mexico Electrical Codes, and 2022 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code. Bidders must provide extensive documentation including a Bid Bond, Work History, Safety Record Questionnaire, Certificate of Insurance, and various state-specific certifications.

The procurement appears to have potential preferences for resident and veteran-owned businesses, with an 8% preference for resident businesses and a 10% preference for resident veteran businesses. The project may be funded through an NMHED Grant, with the college reserving the right to terminate the contract if sufficient appropriations are not secured. No specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, and the project will require integrating new fire alarm systems with existing electrical infrastructure across multiple campus buildings. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the upgrades across six different buildings suggests a significant investment in campus safety infrastructure. Bidders must demonstrate technical expertise in fire alarm system installations, compliance with building codes, and the ability to work within an active educational campus environment. The college will apply prevailing wage rates, and potential contractors must provide detailed evidence of their qualifications, safety records, and compliance with state regulations.