Description
This contract concerns the fire‑alarm and emergency‑lighting upgrade for the Clarke Thomas Building, a Department of Homeless Services (DHS) temporary‑housing facility in Manhattan. The Department of Design and Construction (DDC) is seeking a qualified Special Inspector to oversee and verify compliance of the fire‑alarm system replacement and the installation of emergency‑lighting fixtures, ensuring adherence to the 2014 NYC Building Code, NFPA 72‑2016, and related standards. The scope includes inspection of carbon‑monoxide detectors, door‑release devices, elevator‑recall smoke detectors, and associated fire‑stopping penetrations, as well as QA/QC documentation and reporting via the RFI response form. The procurement is a single‑contract, M/WBE‑reserved small‑purchase opportunity managed through PASSPort, with a maximum contract ceiling of $41,240 for the special‑inspection services.
• Scope: special‑inspection of fire‑alarm system upgrade and emergency‑lighting retrofit.
• Agency: NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC).
• Set‑aside: M/WBE small‑purchase; vendor must be a certified M/WBE firm.
• Contract ceiling: $41,240 (special‑inspection services).
• Key compliance: NYC Building Code, NFPA 72‑2016, M/WBE participation, and required reporting via RFI form.