Description
The School District of Philadelphia is seeking a contractor to replace the fire‑alarm system throughout the Julia R. Masterman High School. Work must be phased to keep the school operational, with strict scheduling constraints and mandatory coordination with the district’s capital‑program office and the appointed electrical engineer. The contract includes detailed manufacturer requirements, conduit painting, labeling, and integration with the building’s elevator system.
• Replace existing fire‑alarm components and install a new system per approved manufacturers (Fire‑Lite, Notifier, Gamewell‑FCI) with all conduit in unfinished areas painted red.
• Phase 1 (Feb 28 2027 – Jun 14 2027) and Phase 3 (Aug 31 2027 – Mar 30 2028) require first‑shift work; classroom areas must be completed before school starts each day.
• Phase 2 (Jun 15 2027 – Aug 28 2027) occurs during summer break, allowing full building access.
• Mandatory site visit on Oct 7 2026; optional walkthrough on Oct 16 2026.
• Bid submission extended to Nov 5 2026 2:00 PM.
• Coordination required with GFT Infrastructure (electrical engineer) and Ascent Elevators for elevator‑system integration.