RFB #2025-04 holly springs town center parking deck fire alarm & supervisory devices system

The City of Holly Springs, located in Cherokee County, Georgia, is seeking sealed bids for RFB #2025-04, a project involving the installation of a comprehensive fire alarm system for the Holly Springs Town Center Parking Deck. The procurement is specifically for installing fire alarm system components, including heat detectors, supervisory devices, pull stations, and related operating sequences, which will be implemented according to plans prepared by Kimley-Horn. The project is located at 170 Timothy Downing Drive and requires a detailed technical installation approach. Sealed bids are due on October 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with bid opening immediately following at the Kenneth N. Ball Municipal Complex. The project has a substantial completion timeline of 60 consecutive days from the Notice to Proceed, with anticipated contract award in November 2025. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond and will be required to provide a 100% performance and payment bond if awarded the contract.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Surety and insurance companies participating in the bid must meet specific rating criteria, specifically an AM Best rating of A-6 or greater. The bid requires detailed documentation, with payment requests due by the 5th of each month and a 5% retainage held until final project acceptance. All bids will remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after the bid opening, and must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the project name. The City of Holly Springs reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive formalities. While no specific budget range is provided in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the fire alarm system installation suggests a significant investment in infrastructure safety and technological upgrades for the Town Center Parking Deck.