Testing and Monitoring of Fire Alarms and Security Systems for the Somerset County Park Commission

1.0 SCOPE OF WORK: 1.1 The intent of this bid is to provide Fire Alarm and Security Systems testing and UL Central Station Monitoring service for Somerset County Park Commission, hereafter SCPC, facilities and existing alarm equipment indicated on the proposal page. All procedures listed herein shall be in direct compliance with the State of New Jersey Uniform Fire Code and any other applicable standards, codes, local ordinances and requirements and all manufacturers guidelines. 2.0 SITE INSPECTION 2.1 It is strongly recommended that vendors visit each facility (as per list on the proposal page) to inspect existing equipment to be serviced/monitored prior to bid submission. To schedule a site visit, please contact Mike Adams by e-mail madams@scparks.org. 3.0 QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS The successful contractor must comply with the following criteria: 3.1 Be a licensed Fire Alarm Contractor in the State of New Jersey. A copy of license shall be submitted with the bid or will be deemed non responsive. 3.2 Be regularly engaged in the inspection, repair and monitoring of Fire Alarm Systems and Security Systems and provide 3 references preferred with submission of the bid on the Contractor Data Sheet (Exhibit A) on page 19. 3.3 Employ at a minimum two trained technicians with NICET level II certified (Fire Alarm Systems and Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems). 3.4 Maintain an inventory of parts on every service vehicle and in a centralized warehouse to satisfy the immediate replacement of or repairs to existing systems in the event of an emergency. 3.5 The service contractor shall maintain a live answering service to receive emergency calls between the normal close of business hours each day until the reopening of business hours plus weekends and holidays, 365 days. The answering service shall maintain a listing of technicians on call at all times. The contractor shall list the answering service phone number, owner/manager telephone number and supervisor in charge phone number on the Contractor Data Sheet (Exhibit A) on page 19. 3.6 Monitoring services for SCPC facilities shall be provided by a UL listed Central Station Monitoring Service. 3.7 Bidders shall meet all of the above listed criteria and submit proof of same by the completing the attached Contractor Data Sheet (Exhibit A) provided on page 19, preferred with bid submission. 3.8 Have the ability to hire proprietary vendors for repair or service if needed. 3.9 Prevailing Wage/Manning Reports/ Certified Payroll to be submitted to SCPC for awarded Contractor weekly during the full term of the contract.