Fire Alarm Monitoring Services

The Pasco County School Board is seeking a single vendor to provide 24/7 fire alarm monitoring services for all district schools and facilities. The contractor must monitor Digital Alarm Communication Transmitters, dispatch fire responders, notify district personnel, and provide secondary monitoring capability. The contract is a five‑year term (renewable up to three additional years) with an estimated annual spend of $50,000. Vendors must demonstrate at least five years of fire‑alarm monitoring experience, UL‑listed monitoring facilities, and compliance with NFPA, Florida statutes, and OSHA. Proposals are due 11 Nov 2026; questions must be submitted by 15 Oct 2026. Evaluation will consider cost, experience, personnel expertise, references, and vendor location. • Continuous 24/7 monitoring of district fire alarm systems • Dispatch of fire department and notification of district staff • UL‑listed central monitoring station with multiple signal formats • Mandatory compliance with NFPA 72, NFPA 101, Florida statutes, OSHA • Five‑year contract (potential renewal up to 3 years) • Estimated annual budget $50K • Evaluation criteria: cost (20 pts), experience (30 pts), personnel (30 pts), references (15 pts), location (15 pts)