Norwalk Life Safety Systems – Fire Alarm/Sprinkler Inspections and Repairs

The City of Norwalk is conducting a competitive sealed bid procurement for fire alarm and sprinkler/suppression system inspections and repairs across 19 municipal buildings, including fire stations, city hall, police headquarters, libraries, recreation centers, and other municipal facilities. The scope of work requires biannual testing and inspection of fire alarm systems, quarterly testing and inspection of sprinkler/suppression systems, and 24/7 emergency repair services with a four-hour response time. Deliverables include comprehensive inspections of detailed device inventories at each location, yearly testing schedules provided to Building Management, and inspection reports submitted on the day of service. The contractor must comply with NFPA standards and codes, obtain all required permits at their own expense, and maintain specified insurance coverage including workers' compensation, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000, and professional liability of $1,000,000. The City anticipates awarding up to two contracts with potential separate awards for Fire Alarm systems and Sprinkler/Suppression Systems based on lowest responsible bidder. Electronic proposals are due April 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM, with hard copy submissions due April 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM, and bid opening scheduled for April 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM. A non-mandatory pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled for March 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Norwalk City Hall.

The procurement does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to disadvantaged enterprises or particular organizational types. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is referenced in the available documentation. The contract term begins July 1, 2026 and includes three base years with two optional renewal years. Pricing is structured as lump sum costs by building for each year of service with separate line items for normal and overtime emergency/repair hourly rates. No bid deposit, performance bond, or maintenance bond is required. All insurance carriers must be licensed in Connecticut with an AM Best rating of A-VII or better, and the City of Norwalk must be named as an additional insured with subrogation rights waived. Specific budget or award values are not disclosed in the procurement documents.