Fire Alarm Project at Lincoln and Horizon Schools

The Los Angeles County Office of Education is seeking qualified contractors to replace and upgrade fire‑alarm systems at Lincoln School and Horizon School. The work includes removal of existing equipment, installation of new code‑compliant fire‑alarm hardware, associated electrical engineering, and full testing/commissioning. Bidders must hold a Class B General Contractor license, provide a 10 % bid bond, and comply with prevailing‑wage, DIR registration, and indemnity waiver requirements. A mandatory pre‑bid conference is scheduled, and all submissions are electronic. • Scope: demolition of existing fire‑alarm components, supply and install new fire‑alarm devices, control panels, wiring, and necessary electrical upgrades for two K‑12 schools. • Mandatory requirements: Class B General Contractor license, DIR registration, 10 % bid bond, liquidated damages of $1,000 per day, and completion within 180 calendar days after notice to proceed. • Procurement timeline: Issue date Feb 17 2026 → Pre‑bid meeting Mar 2 2026 → Q&A cutoff Mar 6 2026 → Bid deadline Mar 23 2026 → 60‑day bid‑withdrawal restriction. • Additional compliance: Subcontractor designation (any subcontractor >0.5 % of bid), debarment certification, indemnity acknowledgment, and a bidders’ acknowledgment of the bid schedule.