Upgrade of Fire Alarms 5 Buildings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade across five buildings on the Bloomsburg Campus, identified by the project code CWU-54-B. The procurement opportunity specifically targets electrical contractors for a full replacement of fire alarm infrastructure, including main fire alarm control panels, initiating devices, notification devices, and interface modules. Targeted buildings include Montgomery Place Apartments, Schuylkill Residence Hall, Monty's, Scranton Commons, and Buckingham Maintenance Center. The project will leverage existing fire alarm wiring infrastructure with minor extensions to accommodate additional devices required for current code compliance. Bid documents are available for download, with a bid submission deadline of March 4, 2025, following the initial posting on January 27, 2025. Electrical contractors must carefully review all contract documents and drawings to understand the full scope of work and technical requirements for the fire alarm system upgrade.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be open to qualified electrical contractors capable of executing complex fire alarm system installations. The project is situated within Cumberland County and involves Commonwealth University's state higher education system, suggesting potential preference for Pennsylvania-based vendors. No incumbent vendor information or specific budget range was disclosed in the original solicitation. The upgrade represents a critical infrastructure improvement project focusing on enhanced safety systems across multiple campus buildings. Potential bidders should anticipate demonstrating extensive experience in fire alarm system installations, code compliance expertise, and the technical capability to integrate new systems with existing electrical infrastructure. Interested contractors will need to carefully review the full bid documentation to understand precise qualification requirements and technical specifications for the fire alarm system replacement project.