Description
The Palm Beach County Capital Improvements Division is seeking to pre‑qualify contractors for a five‑year, up‑to‑$6 million annual contract to provide fire alarm repair, modification, programming, and replacement services across County facilities. Qualified firms must demonstrate at least five years of relevant experience and have completed a minimum of $300,000 in fire‑alarm work each year for the past three years. Work will be issued via individual Work Orders (generally <$100,000 each) and will require licensed fire‑alarm technicians (NICET III/IV) or a certified general contractor, plus compliance with Florida and local licensing. No bid bond is required for the qualification package; subsequent work orders will specify bonding. The qualification deadline is 2:00 PM on April 29 2025.
• Minimum 5 years fire‑alarm experience; $300 k/year in relevant projects (2022‑2024).
• Required licenses: CGC, NICET III/IV fire‑alarm tech, or registered fire‑protection engineer; Florida electrical/low‑voltage licenses.
• Annual contract ceiling $6 M; individual work orders typically <$100 k, but may be larger.
• Contract term up to 5 years, with potential for additional qualified contractors to be added.
• Qualification submission must include extensive forms, work history, licenses, and certifications; due April 29 2025.
• No bid security for qualification; bonding requirements apply per work order.
• Primary contact: Donna Lynch (pbc.gov).