Town-Wide Fire System Monitoring and Maintenance

The Town of Nantucket is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive fire alarm system monitoring, annual fire alarm inspections, and quarterly fire sprinkler inspections for all municipal facilities over a three‑year term. The contractor must maintain 24/7 monitoring, conduct full‑trip tests on dry‑pipe systems, submit detailed reports, and be prepared to perform emergency repairs at pre‑agreed rates. The contract includes prevailing‑wage compliance, required insurance, bid deposit, and a payment bond of 50% of the contract price. Bids are submitted electronically via the town’s e‑procurement portal, with a question deadline of September 1 2026 and a bid deadline of September 15 2026. The award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. • 24/7 fire alarm monitoring (UL/FM daily timer test) • Annual fire alarm system inspection & testing per NFPA standards • Quarterly fire sprinkler (wet & dry) inspections, including three‑year and five‑year testing cycles • Emergency repair services billed at agreed rates (regular, after‑hours, holiday) • Required documentation: tax compliance, non‑collusion, insurance, OSHA, bid bond, payment bond, certifications • Contract term: 3 years, with a one‑year workmanship warranty • Bid deposit: 5 % of base bid; payment bond: 50 % of contract price • All work must comply with Massachusetts prevailing‑wage rules and NFPA codes