Fire Alarm System Replacement Project at John Marshall (EC)

The School District of Philadelphia is seeking qualified electrical contractors to replace the existing fire‑alarm system at John Marshall School (4500 Griscom St., Philadelphia). The scope includes demolition of the legacy bell‑and‑gong system, installation of a new addressable fire‑alarm system with voice‑evacuation capability, new 3/4″ EMT conduit pathways, fire‑rated penetrations, and full testing/commissioning. The contractor must manage all subcontractors, submit as‑built drawings, operation manuals, and coordinate weekly meetings with the district. The project is valued between $300 K and $500 K, with five firms already submitting bids; the lowest bid was $306,425. • Replace full fire‑alarm system (control panel, devices, voice‑evacuation, battery backup). • Install new EMT conduit, fire‑rated wall penetrations, and demolition of existing hardware after commissioning. • Provide testing, commissioning, documentation, and project management for a 3‑story, 50,034 sq ft school building. • Mandatory pre‑bid walkthrough on 3 Mar 2026; bid deadline extended to 31 Mar 2026, opening on 2 Apr 2026. • No budget amount disclosed in solicitation; contract award date not yet announced.