Replace Main Fire Panel and Components - Non Proprietary

The Springfield Housing Authority is requesting bids for fire panel replacement and related fire-safety upgrades at the Bonansinga Hi-Rise facility (AMP 3) under IFB 2026-15, with bids due October 22, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. and a pre-bid conference on October 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Bidders must be qualified, licensed, and bonded entities; the scope requires Davis-Bacon and State Prevailing Wage compliance.

The work includes replacing the main fire panel in the engineering room with an Emergency Voice/Alarm Communication (Evac) system using nonproprietary components, installing new duct sensors with Room Temperature Switch systems set for 130 degrees Fahrenheit, replacing all smoke detectors and rate-of-rise detectors in common areas, and connecting to the existing sprinkler system. The contractor supplies all materials, permits, site cleanup, and dumpster service and must comply with manufacturer instructions and applicable codes and OSHA regulations. The contract is expected to require approximately 120 days from award.

Proposed fees must be all-inclusive (labor, benefits, overhead, profit, supplies, and licensing). Overtime is required at not less than time and one-half for hours exceeding 40 per week. For contracts exceeding $25,000, a Performance Bond, Payment Bond, or equivalent security equal to the full contract amount is required, plus a 5% Bid Bond. The successful bidder must maintain worker's compensation insurance, general liability coverage naming the SHA as additional insured with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence and $5 million general aggregate, professional liability or errors and omissions coverage of at least $1 million per occurrence, and automobile insurance with combined single limits of $1 million. A valid Illinois contractor's license and Sangamon County business license are required prior to award. Submission includes SHA Form of Bid, HUD-5369a, HUD 2530, Non-Collusive Affidavit, Statement of Bidders Qualifications, Section 3 compliance forms, and subcontractor list if applicable. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The SHA Board is expected to approve the award by October 26, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.