Fire Alarm Upgrades at Ferguson Library DiMattia Building (Main Library)

The City of Stamford, Connecticut is requesting sealed bids for fire alarm system upgrades at the Ferguson Library DiMattia Building, with bids due July 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., and questions due July 10 at 11:59 p.m. Connecticut state set-aside requirements mandate a minimum of 25% of the state-funded portion be awarded to Connecticut Department of Administrative Services-certified small businesses, with 6.25% designated for minority-, women-, and/or disabled-owned businesses; contractors must demonstrate good faith efforts to meet these goals. The project is partially funded with Federal ARP funds, and Buy American Provisions compliance applies.

The scope covers replacement of the existing fire alarm system, including removal of the Farenhyt IFP-1000 fire alarm/voice command panel and Silent Knight SK-5208 panel with battery cabinet and all initiating peripheral devices. The contractor shall install a new addressable fire alarm system compatible with and listed for use with existing peripheral notification devices and wiring. The existing speaker/strobes and Silent Knight VIP voice evacuation amplifiers will remain and connect to the new panel. The existing Star-Link cellular dialer may remain if compatible with the new control panel. The main lobby annunciator/voice command center shall be removed and replaced with a new remote annunciator with remote microphone.

Bids must include a 5% bid deposit in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or postal money order. The successful bidder must provide a 100% performance and payment bond within fifteen calendar days of award. All proposers must obtain a Unique Entity ID and register with SAM.gov. No pre-bid meeting or mandatory walkthrough is required. Sealed bids must be submitted online via ProcureWare. Payment terms are NET THIRTY days after presentation of invoice, contingent upon acceptance of goods and services. Liquidated damages accrue at 1/10 of 1% per calendar day for delays beyond substantial completion. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to award on an item-by-item basis.