X Building Fire Alarm Upgrade

The State of Montana’s Department of Administration is seeking design‑engineer services to upgrade fire‑alarm systems across multiple state facilities in Billings and Helena. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder after a bid opening on November 5, 2025. Two firms have submitted bids ranging from $641,320 to $682,188, each providing a 10 % bid bond. The scope likely includes engineering design, coordination, and oversight of fire‑alarm installation, though detailed specifications are in the full solicitation and addenda. • Architecture/engineering services for fire‑alarm system upgrades on state buildings. • Competitive bidding with two qualified bidders; bid amounts in the mid‑$600 k range. • Mandatory 10 % bid security; addenda 1 and 2 issued (content not provided). • Primary agency contact is the State Procurement Office (Architecture & Engineering Division).