David Skaggs Research Center Fire Alarm Replacement, Boulder, CO

The David Skaggs Research Center in Boulder, CO is seeking a contractor to replace the existing fire alarm system with a new network digital-addressable fire alarm system and emergency voice alarm communication system. The new system will include all necessary wiring, equipment, and accessories for complete operational systems. The project also includes the installation of new digital addressable elevator smoke detection control panels. The contractor will be responsible for demolition of the existing fire alarm system upon acceptance of the new system. • The existing fire alarm system is a Siemens MXLV multiplex addressable fire alarm system that was originally installed in 1999 and renovated in 2008. • The new system will include a bi-directional amplifier two-way radio communications enhancement system and a new two-way communication system. • The fire alarm installation will include the installation of new digital addressable elevator smoke detection control panels for each elevator machine room. • The contractor must provide a phased plan for the fire alarm replacement, which must be reviewed and accepted by the GSA authority having jurisdiction.