RFP General Contractor Fire Alarm Panel Replacement BECC

The state and local contracting opportunity is an RFP (Request for Proposals) issued by Brighton Area Schools in Livingston County, Michigan for general contractor services to replace the fire alarm panel and associated alarm system devices at the BECC Building. The project involves the design, installation, and integration of a new addressable fire alarm and emergency voice/alarm communication system, including manual fire alarm boxes, smoke detectors, notification appliances, and related components. Contractors must have specific qualifications, including NICET Level 3 certification for the fire alarm designer. Proposals are due by noon on April 10, 2024, and the school board is expected to select a contractor at their April 22, 2024 meeting. The successful contractor will be expected to begin work in early June 2024 after state reviews and approvals are complete.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The procurement is open to all qualified general contractors. The RFP does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no specific requirements for integrating existing infrastructure or technology. The RFP does not provide a specific award value or budget range, but it requires contractors to include a 10% contingency fund in their bid, with any unused portion to be credited back to the owner.