Z1DA--460-20-003 | Replace Campus Fire Alarm System

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to replace the campus fire alarm system. The project involves the installation of a new fire alarm system, including all necessary devices, control units, and remote annunciators. The contractor will be responsible for ensuring that the system meets all audibility, intelligibility, and spacing requirements. The project also includes a 5-year period for maintenance and repair services. The contractor must provide spare parts and a storage cabinet to house the spare equipment. The system must be flush mounted when located in finished areas, and the contractor must test the insulation on all installed cable and wiring by standard methods as recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Some key points to consider: • The existing fire alarm system will be removed, except where otherwise stated. • The contractor is responsible for clearing any existing or reoccurring troubles on the existing system. • The contractor must provide detailed drawings for all new power supplies to NAC/FACP locations. • The contractor must include the cost for complete inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair services for a period of 5 years in their bid price. • The contractor must include the cost for normal and overtime emergency call-back services for the first year, and the cost for all normal emergency call-back services each year for four more years.