Fire Alarms for District Buildings

Reading Community Schools, a Michigan school district located in Washtenaw County, is soliciting competitive bids for the full replacement of fire alarm systems across two district buildings: an elementary school serving grades K-6 and a secondary school serving grades 7-12. This is a Request for Bids procurement requiring an all-inclusive, total price proposal for a complete fire alarm system installation that meets all current regulations, requirements, and applicable codes. The deliverables encompass comprehensive fire alarm system design, installation, and compliance with all relevant building codes and safety standards for both facilities. Building floor plans have been provided as supporting documentation to assist bidders in developing accurate proposals. Bids must be submitted by May 14, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. to Chuck North, Superintendent, at 301 Chestnut Street, Reading, MI 49274. Questions regarding the bid may be directed to Chuck North at (517) 283-2166 or Chuck.North@readingrangers.org. The Request for Bids document does not specify formal bidder's conference or mandatory site visit requirements, though prospective bidders are expected to review all project documentation and building plans prior to submission.

The procurement documents provided do not identify specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or preferred vendor classifications that would limit bidder eligibility. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are referenced in the available documentation. The documents do not specify existing fire alarm infrastructure, technology systems requiring integration, or details regarding any current system that may require coordination during the replacement process. Additionally, the Request for Bids does not provide specific pricing information, budget ranges, or anticipated contract award values. The evaluation criteria for bid selection and any pricing terms or payment schedules are not detailed in the available materials. Interested vendors should contact the district directly for clarification on any procurement requirements, technical specifications, or financial parameters not addressed in the posted documents.