Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking vendors capable of providing a fire alarm upgrade system at the Bedford VA Medical Center. The upgrade should provide enhanced fire detection, notification, and integration capabilities, and comply with relevant codes and VA standards. The project includes site assessment, design, installation, testing, training, and support. The contractor will be responsible for supplying and delivering the EST4 fire alarm control panel and associated devices, ensuring compliance with NFPA 72 and VA Fire Protection Design Manual requirements.
Key points to consider:
• The project requires a pre-installation survey to verify the current fire alarm system configuration and device locations.
• The contractor must prepare detailed shop drawings, device layout, wiring diagrams, and sequence of operations for VA and AHJ review and approval.
• The contractor will provide training to Crescent House facility staff on system operation, troubleshooting, and basic maintenance.
• The project has a total estimated duration of 8-12 weeks.
• The contractor must ensure all work complies with VA sensitive data handling and site privacy requirements.