RFP # 717-27-703, Fire Alarm System Upgrade

Texas Southern University's Procurement Services is requesting proposals for a fire alarm system upgrade serving Transformation Village (15-building apartment complex including clubhouse and buildings 2–15) under RFP 717-27-703, with proposals due October 7, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time and a pre-bid meeting and walkthrough on September 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the General Services Building, Conference Room 217. A VetHUB subcontracting plan with a 22% participation goal is required for contracts valued at $100,000 or more.

The scope encompasses inspection, assessment, design, replacement, installation, programming, testing, and commissioning of fire alarm systems across all 15 buildings. The awardee must install a Simplex 4007ES Fire Alarm System with new NEMA enclosures, replace or verify initiating devices (smoke detectors, pull stations), install notification devices (horns and strobes), program and configure the system, and integrate with existing TSU systems. All work must comply with NFPA 72, NFPA 101, International Fire Code, and local Authority Having Jurisdiction requirements. Personnel qualifications must include NICET Level II fire alarm technicians and current FAL or APS certifications.

The contract is structured as a one-time purchase with no renewal options. Contractors must provide a minimum one-year warranty on all materials and labor from the date of substantial completion and maintain records for seven years post-contract. Required insurance includes Workers Compensation and Commercial General Liability with minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 aggregate. Proposals are weighted as follows: Experience of the Firm (10%), Qualifications of Personnel (10%), Approach and Methodology (20%), Solutions and Deliverables (20%), and Pricing (40%). Award will be made to the proposal offering best value to the State of Texas and Texas Southern University. Written questions are due September 30, 2026 at 12:00 noon Central Time. Respondents with bids exceeding $100,000 must submit a Texas House Bill 1295 Certificate for Interested Parties unless publicly traded. Bid prices must remain valid for 90 days from opening.