Smoke alarms & combination smoke/CO alarms

The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut, Department of Public Purchases seeks competitive bids for smoke alarms and combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms through solicitation FDB033262. The procurement encompasses a minimum of 1,000 units of 10-year battery life smoke/fire alarms and a minimum of 300 units of 10-year battery life combination smoke/fire/CO alarms, with final quantities dependent on accepted bid pricing. All products must meet nine mandatory specifications: dual ionization and photoelectric sensors, 10-year sealed lithium battery, tamper-resistant design, functional test button, silence feature, operational indicator light, end-of-life warning, 10-year warranty, and UL listing certification. Acceptable product examples include Universal Smoke Sensing Technology 2-in-1 model MI3050SB and Universal Security Instruments 3-in-1 model MIC3510SB. Electronic submissions are required through the City's OpenGov Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/bridgeportct, with the submission deadline at 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Bidders must submit written questions by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, with all answers published as addenda. All deliverables must be completed within 30 days of purchase order issuance, and payment terms are Net 45 Days.

The City encourages bids from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and City-Based Businesses (CBB), which must submit current certifications with their bid packages at the time of submission. Bidders must possess valid SAM, DUNS, Connecticut, and Federal Tax ID numbers prior to contract commencement and must not be delinquent on City real estate or personal property taxes. Certificates of insurance showing the City as an additional insured with 30 days' notice for cancellation are required prior to work commencement. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are specified in the solicitation. The contract is subject to all City of Bridgeport terms and conditions, including indemnification, independent contractor status, termination for convenience with seven days' written notice, and federal suspension and debarment compliance. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed, the contract value will be determined by accepted bid pricing multiplied by the required minimum quantities for both smoke alarm categories.