Statement of Award for Emergency Procurement for JCI lightning mitigation for fire alarm panels and associated equipment for Francis Marion University

This award addresses emergency lightning‑mitigation and fire‑alarm‑panel remediation across the Francis Marion University campus after two severe thunderstorms caused extensive damage. Johnson Controls, Inc. will supply all proprietary equipment, materials, and labor required to restore fire‑alarm panels, video‑camera matrix boxes, and security cameras, performing inspections and repairs exclusively with JCI‑approved components. The contract is a single‑award, emergency, sole‑source arrangement valued at approximately $60 k, effective August 20 2024. • Scope: Lightning‑mitigation, inspection, repair, and replacement of damaged fire‑alarm panels and related security equipment on multiple campus buildings. • Vendor: Johnson Controls, Inc., the exclusive provider of the proprietary JCI equipment. • Procurement: Emergency sole‑source award (no competition) triggered by storm‑related damage; work cannot commence before the effective date or receipt of a formal purchase order. • Value: Estimated $60,096.74; budgeted as a firm‑fixed‑price emergency remediation. • Timeline: Initial emergency PO issued July 25 2024; award posted August 12 2024; contract effective August 20 2024.