RFP# 25-0326-1 -Fire Alarm System Upgrade (Judia Jackson Harris Elementary School)

The Clarke County School District (CCSD) is seeking qualified proposers to submit a Request for Proposal (RFP# 25-0326-1) for a Fire Alarm System Upgrade at Judia Jackson Harris Elementary School located in Athens, Georgia. The procurement involves a comprehensive upgrade to the school's existing fire alarm infrastructure, with a mandatory pre-proposal conference and site visit scheduled for March 13, 2025, at 8:00 AM at the school's location. All interested vendors are required to attend this mandatory conference, which will provide an opportunity to ask questions, receive clarification, and conduct a site assessment. Vendors must sign in at the front office and will be escorted by district staff during the site visit. Proposers are expected to bring necessary equipment such as ladders, tools, and measuring devices to assist with their assessment. The sealed proposals must be submitted via email to the Office of Purchasing & Contracts, located at 595 Prince Avenue, Athens, Georgia, 30601, with a firm submission deadline of 12:00 PM (EDT) on March 26, 2025. Any changes or clarifications from the site visit will be documented and issued as a formal written addendum to the RFP.

While specific details about set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are not explicitly mentioned in the document, the RFP indicates that qualified firms are invited to submit proposals. The procurement appears to be open to professional vendors specializing in fire alarm system upgrades for educational facilities. No incumbent vendor information or specific budget range is provided in the available documentation. The scope of work clearly requires technical expertise in fire alarm system design, installation, and integration, suggesting that proposers should have demonstrable experience in similar educational or institutional settings. Potential respondents will need to carefully review the complete RFP and attend the mandatory site visit to fully understand the project's technical requirements and expectations. The comprehensive site visit and strict attendance requirements underscore the district's commitment to selecting a highly qualified vendor capable of executing a complex fire alarm system upgrade that meets all safety and regulatory standards.