POTS line dialer upgrades and monitoring

The Oregon Military Department (OMD) is soliciting quotes for a statewide project to upgrade POTS line dialers and provide remote fire alarm monitoring services across multiple facilities. The Request for Quote (RFQ) seeks a qualified contractor to replace existing plain old telephone system (POTS) line dialers with cellular, radio, or alternative technology, while simultaneously providing comprehensive 24/7/365 fire alarm monitoring. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of 3-5 years of fire alarm monitoring experience in Oregon and possess appropriate licensing and insurance credentials. The solicitation will result in a contract with an initial two-year term and potential renewal options for up to 10 additional years, with the possibility of adding more facilities during the contract period. Quotes must be submitted by March 10, 2022, at 10:00 AM, with the contract to be awarded to a single contractor based on a lowest responsive bid evaluation methodology. Key deliverables include complete installation, programming of fire alarm panels, and continuous monitoring services, with the contractor required to collaborate with OMD to obtain necessary installer and programming codes.

The RFQ does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, suggesting the procurement is open to a broad range of qualified fire alarm and monitoring service providers. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and the solicitation appears to be addressing a technology upgrade across multiple OMD facilities. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the contract will be funded through state of Oregon resources and potentially subject to federal regulations depending on the funding source. The project encompasses multiple facilities within the OMD portfolio, with an initial focus on replacing POTS line dialers and establishing a comprehensive monitoring system. Notably, the solicitation explicitly excludes elevator and area of rescue services from the scope of work. The contractor will be responsible for all aspects of the fire alarm system upgrade, from technology replacement to ongoing monitoring, with a clear emphasis on ensuring continuous, reliable fire alarm notification and monitoring capabilities across OMD properties.