IVHQ- FY25- FY29 Fire Alarm Monitoring Services

This state and local contract opportunity is for fire alarm monitoring services for the Illinois Veterans Home located in Quincy, Illinois, which is in Adams County. The Request for Quote (RFQ) seeks a 5-year contract for a vendor to provide daily auto-testing and immediate emergency notification for the fire alarm and security systems across 29 buildings on the main campus and at Hammond Hall. The majority of the buildings utilize Simplex Grinnell fire alarm panels, with one building having an Edwards panel. Vendors must be able to provide all required services and offer the lowest pricing, which must remain valid for 90 days. The contract term will begin upon execution and include 5 annual periods. Pricing is required for each year of the 5-year contract term. The RFQ provides detailed instructions for submitting quotes electronically via email or the state's BidBuy system, and the state reserves the right to reject all offers and cancel the procurement up to 72 hours in advance.

The Standard Illinois Certifications document outlines numerous requirements that the selected vendor and any subcontractors must comply with, including regulations related to drug-free workplaces, political contributions, environmental compliance, domestic product procurement, and registration with the Illinois Board of Elections. Failure to adhere to these certifications can lead to the contract being declared void and additional sanctions. The Standard Terms and Conditions cover payment, subcontracting, audits, confidentiality, intellectual property, indemnification, insurance, compliance with laws, and termination provisions. No information is provided regarding set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, or the anticipated award value or budget range.