Awarded vendors
- Shambaugh & Sons
Description
Wayne State University is procuring comprehensive service and maintenance for its fire protection, detection, and suppression systems across multiple campus facilities. The awardee will be responsible for annual inspections, testing, preventive maintenance, emergency response, and repair of sprinkler, fire‑pump, fire‑alarm, and fire‑hydrant systems, delivering duplicate reports to university officials and complying with NFPA 25, NFPA 72, and university policies. Pricing is structured as lump‑sum per‑building rates for inspections/testing plus time‑and‑materials rates for any repairs; the contract runs for a three‑year base term with two optional one‑year extensions. A mandatory pre‑bid meeting was held on November 8, 2023, and the contract was ultimately awarded to Shambaugh & Sons.
• Scope covers water‑based fire‑protection (sprinklers, pumps, hydrants) and fire‑alarm systems on roughly 48 campus buildings.
• Service window: 7 am–5 pm, Monday‑Friday, with emergency response commitments evaluated as part of award criteria.
• Required certifications: Michigan Bureau of Fire Services “Certified Firm,” insurance minimums, and compliance with university smoke‑free policies.