Intent to Single Source- Siemens Fire Alarm System at TPD

The City of Tampa, located in Hillsborough County, Florida, has issued an Intent to Single Source (ISS) procurement for Fire Alarm Life Safety Services at the Tampa Police Department facility, with reference number 26-X-00353. The procurement specifically targets Siemens Smart Infrastructure to upgrade the existing fire alarm control system, including all hardware components such as control panels, initiating and indicating devices, and power supplies. The primary deliverables include hardware, firmware, and software upgrades that are proprietary to Siemens, along with the replacement of all addressable initiating devices with current technology equipment. Qualified vendors must be authorized manufacturer distributors or dealers capable of providing the quoted products and delivering warranty service, maintenance, and repairs. The procurement aims to minimize system downtime while maintaining full functionality, ensuring the system operates at maximum efficiency and meets current standards. The due date for this opportunity is December 1, 2025, and interested parties can access additional information through the online supplier portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityoftampa.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Siemens is positioned as the sole source provider due to being the original manufacturer of the installed equipment and the exclusive provider of proprietary software and custom system configuration. The existing infrastructure involves an MXL Fire Alarm Control Panel system, with Siemens technicians being factory-trained and NICET-certified to service the equipment. The estimated annual expenditure for this sole source procurement is $10,000, with the contract covering the 2025-2026 period. Siemens offers 24-hour call center support supplemented by local service and technical teams, with critical components available within 24 hours. The company maintains the required liability insurance for the service contract, and the procurement recognizes Siemens as the only vendor authorized to perform installation, programming, licensing, maintenance, and technical support for this specific fire alarm system.