Fire Alarm System Inventory & Verification Assessment

Project ID: RFP #002-162025 State|LocalOpportunities

Overview

Agency	Carteret County [NC]
Deadline	02/26/26
Posted	02/13/26
Estimated Value	$50,000 - $150,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	Not Provided
NAICS	Not Provided
PSC	Not Provided
Location	North Carolina

Description

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Summary

County of Carteret is seeking qualified contractors to perform a comprehensive Fire Alarm System Inventory & Verification Assessment across fourteen (14) County-owned facilities. The selected contractor will provide professional labor, supervision, documentation, and reporting necessary to verify existing fire alarm systems, identify equipment, and produce a standardized inventory report for County records. All responses must be submitted in writing no later than 10:00 AM (EST) on February 26, 2026. Contractors submitting proposals by mail should allow sufficient delivery time. The responsibility for timely receipt lies solely with the responding contractors. Carteret County will not be responsible for delays caused by postal services, courier services, or other occurrences. Responses may be submitted by mail or hand delivered to:

Carteret County Purchasing AgentAttn

Ashley Bennett 210 Turner Street Beaufort, NC 28516Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. (EST) All responding contractors must be properly licensed to perform fire alarm work in North Carolina and must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances. Contractors must also meet minimum experience requirements and provide proof of insurance as outlined in the RFP. The County reserves the right to waive informalities, reject any or all proposals, request clarification or interviews, and award the contract to the proposer determined to provide the best overall value to the County. The lowest cost proposal will not automatically be awarded. No proposals will be received or accepted after Feb 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM (EST). Late submissions will be deemed non-responsive and returned unopened.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The County of Carteret is seeking qualified contractors to perform a comprehensive Fire Alarm System Inventory & Verification Assessment across fourteen (14) County-owned facilities. The goal of this contract is to verify existing fire alarm systems, identify equipment, and produce a standardized inventory report for County records. This initiative aligns with the County's commitment to ensuring safety and compliance with fire and life safety codes. Work Details The selected contractor will provide professional labor, supervision, documentation, and reporting necessary to complete the following tasks at each facility: - Identification of fire alarm control panels including manufacturer, model, configuration, and communication type. - A complete device inventory of initiating devices (smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations), notification appliances (horns, strobes), and system components (monitor modules, power supplies). - Review of system configuration including SLC loops and NAC circuits. - Documentation review where available. - Submission of facility-specific reports, labeled photographs, and a master inventory spreadsheet in Excel format. Deliverables include a comprehensive written report summarizing findings within sixty (60) days post site visits, facility-specific reports detailing conditions and concerns for each building, and a master inventory spreadsheet capturing all relevant data. Period of Performance The work shall be completed within 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Place of Performance The assessment will be conducted at fourteen (14) County-owned facilities located in Carteret County, North Carolina. Bidder Requirements Contractors must be properly licensed to perform fire alarm work in North Carolina. They should have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in fire alarm installation or evaluation and provide proof of insurance as outlined in the RFP. Additionally, contractors must comply with OSHA safety standards.

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