Sunshine Senior Center Alarm System Upgrade

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking qualified vendors to upgrade the Sunshine Senior Center's burglary and fire alarm systems through Quote-26-019, a competitive procurement process. The project involves removing the existing aging alarm infrastructure and installing a new cellular-based burglary and fire alarm system, including all required components, wiring, and integration with existing infrastructure. Vendors must have a minimum of five years of experience in alarm system replacement and are required to attend a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on November 24, 2025, at 1:00 pm located at 330 5th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL. Vendors must submit questions by December 2, 2025, at 12:00 am and submit proposals by December 3, 2025, at 3:00 pm through the City's online bidding portal. Vendor responsibilities include obtaining necessary permits, providing tools and labor, disposing of removed equipment, and delivering comprehensive project documentation including inspection reports, system blueprints, system manuals, and staff training on system operation. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best responsive quote meeting minimum qualifications, with vendors required to provide detailed cost proposals including line items for system removal, installation, and material costs.

Vendors must be registered with the Florida Department of State Division of Corporations and comply with Florida Statute 448.095 regarding E-Verify system requirements. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, commercial automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and workers' compensation insurance as required by Florida law. Following the upgrade, Security Alarm Corp (SAC) will assume monitoring responsibilities for both burglary and fire alarm systems, and the City is not seeking a new monitoring provider. The procurement does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, vendors must provide comprehensive pricing for the complete system replacement. The contract is structured as a one-time purchase, with the City reserving the right to terminate the agreement for convenience with thirty days' notice or for default if the vendor fails to cure issues within thirty days of written notice.