IFB-2488-Statement of Intent to Award- Provide Fire Alarms & Fire Sprinklers Testing and Services

This contract awards Johnson Controls US Holdings Inc the right to perform fire alarm and fire sprinkler testing services for Francis Marion University over a five‑year period. The university will pay an estimated $35,512 annually, totaling roughly $177,560 for the full term. The work is limited to testing and related maintenance; no installation or repair is included. The vendor must wait until the contract’s effective date before commencing any work, and the university retains the right to protest any award decisions within the statutory windows. • Scope: Periodic testing and certification of fire alarm and sprinkler systems across the university campus. • Value: Approximately $177,560 over five years (about $35,500 per year). • Award: Single‑source award to Johnson Controls US Holdings Inc, a national fire‑protection services provider. • Timing: Effective 21 July 2026; work cannot start before that date. • Compliance: Protest procedures and deadlines are clearly defined, with no renewal options indicated.