Fire Alarm Replacement - Water Treatment Plant / DPWP

This contract involves the complete removal and replacement of the fire‑alarm system at the City of Worcester Water Treatment Plant located in Holden, MA. The work includes demolition of existing equipment, installation of new addressable fire‑alarm devices, conduit and wiring, testing, commissioning, and a two‑week training period for the city’s operating personnel. The procurement was conducted as a sealed‑bid, full‑open competition with a “lowest responsible and eligible” award criterion, requiring a 5 % bid deposit, performance and labor‑&‑materials bonds (each 100 % of the contract price), and extensive compliance documentation (DCAM eligibility, prevailing‑wage payroll, REO, M/WBE, wage‑theft prevention, CORI, gender‑identity policy, insurance, and safety certifications). The awarded vendor, Ostrow Electrical, will be responsible for delivering a one‑year warranty on labor and materials, providing post‑completion testing between three and six months, and complying with noise, environmental, and safety regulations throughout the 100‑day contract period. • Scope: Full fire‑alarm system replacement (hardware, wiring, panels, testing, documentation, and training). • Procurement: Sealed‑bid, single‑award, low‑price award with mandatory bonds and extensive regulatory compliance. • Timing: Bids due June 7, 2023; work to be completed within 100 calendar days of contract execution.