Mand Site* Fire Alarm Inspection - DOC

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for comprehensive fire alarm system inspections at the Louisiana State Penitentiary (Angola), with a contract period from award date through June 30, 2026, and potential renewal options for two additional 12-month periods. The solicitation requires annual fire alarm system inspections covering 65 fire alarm panels, 2,625 smoke detectors, 287 pull stations, 138 duct detectors, 1,406 speakers/strobes/horns, 4 Cerberus pyrotechnics panels, 101 heat detectors, 5 voice evacuation systems, and 45 power supplies across multiple prison facilities. Inspections must be conducted annually during February and March, adhering to National Fire Protection Code 72 (NFP-72), with sensitivity testing required every five years. The contractor will be required to provide a detailed report within two weeks of completing the annual inspection, documenting sensitivity results, system deficiencies, and repair recommendations. A mandatory jobsite visit is required for bidders, and failure to complete this visit will result in bid disqualification. The bid will be publicly opened on August 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with bidders able to attend virtually via a provided Zoom link.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Potential bidders must maintain current licenses with the Fire Marshal's Office and comply with comprehensive insurance requirements, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability coverage. Vendors must also pass background checks and comply with prison security protocols, including adherence to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) regulations. The fire alarm systems utilize detectors from brands including Silent Knight, Notifier, and Edwards, distributed across multiple locations such as Camp-C, Camp-D, Camp-F, Camp-J, administrative areas, prison offices, warehouses, academy, hospital, fire station, chapels, education buildings, cellblocks, and dormitories. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the bid includes unit pricing that covers sensitivity testing for the first contract period, with subsequent renewals priced without sensitivity testing. The State of Louisiana intends to award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting the specified requirements.