This contract involves the complete design‑build replacement of the fire‑alarm system at Clear Spring Middle School. The agency issued a competitive solicitation (2025‑52) that attracted three qualified vendors, with ARK Systems, Inc. ultimately receiving the award. The scope includes engineering design, procurement of all fire‑alarm components, installation, testing, and commissioning to meet state fire‑safety codes. The contract is a lump‑sum, fixed‑price award estimated at roughly $291,360.
• Design‑build delivery method consolidates design, engineering, and construction under a single contractor.
• Project covers full replacement of fire‑alarm devices, control panels, wiring, and associated infrastructure for a K‑12 school facility.
• Competitive bid process yielded three proposals; ARK Systems, Inc. offered the lowest base bid and was selected.