Fire & Security Alarm Monitoring (Citywide)

The City of DeLand, Florida, located in Volusia County, has issued Request for Proposals (RFP-26-01) for Fire & Security Alarm Monitoring services citywide. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive 24-hour, 365-day monitoring for fourteen fire alarms and fifteen security alarm systems across multiple municipal facilities, including City Hall, Police Department, Fire Station, Parks & Recreation facilities, and various administrative buildings. The selected contractor will be responsible for repairing, replacing, or updating faulty or outdated alarm equipment, ensuring compliance with NFPA 70, 72, 101 codes, and applicable NEC and IEEE standards. Proposals will be evaluated using a 100-point scale, with 40 points allocated to pricing, 40 points to project approach, and 20 points to qualifications and experience. The mandatory pre-proposal meeting occurred on September 30, 2025, with sealed proposals due on October 21, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at the City of DeLand Finance Department. The contract term is three years, commencing October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, with two optional one-year renewal periods available by mutual agreement.

Five vendors submitted proposals for this opportunity: Everon, LLC; Integrated Fire & Security Solutions; Johnson Controls Security Solutions; Signal 21 Security Systems, Inc.; and Signature Systems of Florida. Signal 21 Security Systems, Inc. was ultimately selected as the top-ranked firm with thirteen points from the selection committee. The RFP does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. Contractors must provide comprehensive general liability insurance ($1,000,000 combined single limit), auto liability coverage ($1,000,000), and workers' compensation insurance, with the City named as an additional insured. The existing infrastructure includes multiple alarm system brands, including Edwards EST 2 at City Hall and Siemens at the Police Department, with some proprietary ADT systems utilizing wired sensors. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the contract requires contractors to provide per-site pricing inclusive of all systems and any required reprogramming, with the City reserving the right to add or remove sites during the contract term.