Fire Alarm System Replacement - West Tatnuck School / WPS

This contract concerns the complete replacement of the fire‑alarm system at West Tatnuck School in Worcester, MA, including demolition of existing equipment, supply and installation of a new addressable fire‑alarm system, conduit, wiring, and all related devices, and full testing and training per NFPA 72. The city will award the job to the lowest responsible and eligible general contractor through a sealed‑bid process; Ostrow Electrical was the awarded vendor. The contract is a tax‑exempt, sealed‑bid, single‑source (no sub‑bids) award with a 120‑day performance period and requires extensive bonding, insurance, prevailing‑wage compliance, weekly certified‑payroll reporting, and adherence to MWBE utilization goals. • Scope: Demolition of existing fire‑alarm components and installation of a new code‑compliant addressable system (panels, detectors, pull stations, notification appliances, conduit, wiring). • Requirements: 5 % bid security, 100 % performance & payment bonds, compliance with prevailing‑wage schedule, weekly payroll reports, insurance limits, OSHA‑10 training for all workers, and strict noise‑hour limits. • Timeline: Bids due 13 Apr 2022; contract execution to be completed within 120 calendar days after award.