Fire Alarm Upgrade and Smoke Detector Replacement

The Chelsea Housing Authority is seeking a qualified electrical contractor to replace fire‑alarm detection devices throughout the Prattville Apartments (200‑2) in Chelsea, MA. The work includes removing existing smoke, CO, and heat detectors (including their bases), installing new listed detectors with new bases, fitting heavy‑duty tamper‑resistant protective guards on every device, performing localized wiring and raceway modifications, programming the existing GE/EST EST3 control system, and completing testing and commissioning to meet code requirements. Coordination of fire‑alarm impairments and Master‑Box plug‑outs/plug‑ins with the Authority, Cintas, and the Chelsea Fire Department is required, with any third‑party fees reimbursed by the Authority. The contract is valued at $360,000 and will be awarded to a DCAMM‑certified electrical contractor who can meet the statutory workforce participation benchmarks. • Replace all smoke, CO, combination, and heat detectors (and bases) in units, common areas, service spaces, and crawlspaces. • Install heavy‑duty tamper‑resistant guards (STI Steel Web Stopper Series or approved equal) on every new device. • Perform limited wiring/raceway work, re‑program the GE/EST EST3 system, test, and commission to code‑compliant operation. • Coordinate impairments and Master‑Box plug‑outs/plug‑ins with CHA, Cintas, and the fire department; fees reimbursed by CHA. • Must hold a current DCAMM Electrical Certificate of Eligibility and meet 6.9 % women / 15.3 % minority workforce participation.