Fire Alarm Testing and Inspection

The Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, is seeking fire alarm testing and inspection services for the Florida State Hospital located in Leon County. This single-source procurement is specifically targeting Johnson Controls Fire Protection to perform comprehensive fire alarm system maintenance, testing, and inspection services. The services must comply with Florida Statutes 633 and Florida Administrative Code 69A, involving specialized maintenance of the Simplex fire alarm system. The solicitation was posted on October 17, 2025, with a final day for information receipt on November 7, 2025, and proposals are due by November 14, 2025. The contract period is proposed from November 17, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with specific requirements including system testing, maintenance, and inspection in accordance with state fire safety regulations.

The procurement is structured as a single-source contract specifically targeting Johnson Controls Fire Protection due to the proprietary nature of their Simplex fire alarm system. The system's unique solid-state technology and specialized Life Safety software require exclusive maintenance by Simplex-certified technicians, effectively restricting competitive bidding. Mandated by both the State Fire Marshal and the Agency for Health Care Administration, this procurement has received approvals from multiple agency officials, including the Contract Manager Supervisor, Chief of Contracts, Deputy Assistant Secretary, and Procurement Officer. The estimated contract value is $91,718.45, covering the maintenance and inspection services for the hospital's fire safety infrastructure. No specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are mentioned in the documentation, and the contract appears to be solely focused on the technical capabilities of Johnson Controls to maintain this specialized fire alarm system.