Description
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is seeking a qualified contractor to replace the fire‑alarm system at the Belmont Correctional Institution (BECI) campus, encompassing 17 buildings. The scope includes demolition of existing equipment, installation of a new addressable fire‑alarm system, fiber‑optic networking, integration with HVAC temperature‑control functions, and full testing/commissioning. The contract is subject to Ohio domestic‑steel, prevailing‑wage, EDGE‑participation (5 % goal), and strict security protocols for work within an operating correctional facility.
• Replace all fire‑alarm panels, pull stations, horn/strobe devices, smoke, CO and duct detectors, and associated conduit and cabling (13 unit‑price items).
• Install a fiber‑optic backbone to interconnect local panels and provide remote annunciation; program the system through an authorized Simplex/Johnson Controls representative.
• Provide a $100 k allowance for integration with temperature‑control systems (air‑handler shutdown, exhaust‑fan activation, etc.) and replace ceiling tiles as needed.
• Meet EDGE participation, domestic‑steel, prevailing‑wage, and OBWC‑approved drug‑free workplace requirements; submit bidder qualifications, EDGE affidavit, and bid guaranty.
• Complete the project within 620 consecutive days from Notice to Proceed, with a five‑year warranty on equipment and two‑year software support.