RFB-101-24 DJJ Campbell RJDC Fire Alarm Replacement

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Department for Facilities and Support Services Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB) for the replacement of the fire alarm system at the Campbell County Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Newport, Kentucky. The project involves general construction services to replace the existing fire alarm system at the facility located at 590 Columbia Street. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for October 26, 2023, and bids are due by November 16, 2023 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. All bid submissions must be made through the Commonwealth's eCommunications document collaboration system. The solicitation does not provide details on pricing terms, but the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Contractors will need to download the bid documents, specifications, and drawings from the state's online plan room, and may choose to pay for a hard copy if desired.

The solicitation does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are also no details provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The existing fire alarm system is a Simplex Addressable System, and the Addendum specifies acceptable alternate manufacturers for the new fire alarm control unit, initiating devices, and notification appliances. The contractor is responsible for providing a complete and operational design and installation in accordance with NFPA 72 and all applicable building and fire codes. The solicitation does not provide any information on the award value or budget range for the project.