FY26-28 Fox Fire Alarm System Testing

The state of Illinois, specifically the Wm. Fox Developmental Center, is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive fire alarm system testing, inspection, repair, and maintenance services for contract B-48593. The scope of work requires a qualified vendor to perform semi-annual visual-functional testing of smoke detectors, annual sensitivity testing of all smoke/heat/duct detectors, and testing of all fire alarm system components including pull stations, heat detectors, horns/strobes, main panels, and standby batteries. Technicians must document factory and test settings for smoke detectors and provide written reports to the Facility Chief Engineer for all testing activities. The contract term runs from the last signature date through June 30, 2028, with all work scheduled through the Chief Engineer and emergency repairs requiring a 24-hour response time. Vendors must comply with IDPH/NFPA LSC 2012 Code requirements and be prepared to supply all necessary tools and parts for repairs and scheduled maintenance. The solicitation was posted on July 22, 2025, with proposals due by July 25, 2025, and requires vendors to maintain compliance with current fire safety codes and regulations governing facility fire alarm systems.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documents, the contract requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 general liability and auto liability with $2,000,000 aggregate limits, as outlined in the Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions. The standard terms indicate potential for federal funding, which may introduce additional compliance requirements. Contractors must be prepared to retain records for three years (five years for federally funded contracts) and adhere to prevailing wage requirements for applicable service categories. The contract appears to be a competitively bid opportunity for fire alarm system maintenance services at the Wm. Fox Developmental Center, with the vendor responsible for maintaining and testing a Notifier Alarm system. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive nature of the required services suggests a significant annual investment in fire safety and system maintenance.