Senior Center Fire Alarm System Installation and Monitoring

The Town of Prospect is seeking bids for a complete new non-proprietary fire alarm system, including equipment, installation, programming, testing, inspection, and monitoring at its Senior Center; a mandatory site inspection is required.

Prospect

General

Status:Open

Due Date:Nov 17, 2026 03:00 PM

Posted Date:Oct 30, 2026 12:00 PM

Type:Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)

Level:Local

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Original Solicitation Links

https://townofprospect.gov/bid-notices/

Original Notices

Waterbury Republican American — ConnecticutOct 30, 2026

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM BID PROPOSAL The Town of Prospect is requesting bids from qualified fire alarm contractors for the furnishing, installation, programming, testing, inspection, and monitoring of a complete new non-proprietary fire alarm system at the Prospect Senior Center, located at 6 Center Street, Prospect, Connecticut. The selected contractor shall provide a complete, operational fire alarm system designed and installed in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local codes, regulations, and requirements. The contractor shall be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the project necessary to provide a complete and functioning fire alarm system. The Town will not accept bids for proprietary systems. The specs can be viewed online at https://townofprospect.gov/bid-notices/ or picked up at the Mayor's Office. A mandatory site inspection will take place on Tuesday, November 10 at 10AM at the Prospect Senior Center located at 6 Center Street, Prospect, CT 06712. Bidders shall inspect the existing conditions and satisfy themselves as to the nature and extent of the work required. Questions regarding existing conditions shall be submitted to the Town prior to the bid deadline. Contractors shall not rely solely upon the written scope of work when determining the completeness of their bid. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked "PROSPECT SENIOR CENTER FIRE ALARM SYSTEM". Bids shall be delivered to Town of Prospect 36 Center Street Prospect, CT 06712. Bids must be received no later than November 17, 2026 at 10AM at which time they will be publicly opened and read. The Town of Prospect reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids; to waive any informalities, to divide the award; or to accept any bid deemed in the best interest of the Town of Prospect.

Submission Instructions

Method:Mail

Mailing Address:Town of Prospect, 36 Center Street, Prospect, CT 06712

Description

The Town of Prospect seeks bids for a complete new, non-proprietary fire alarm system at the Senior Center. The contractor must furnish and install the control panel, initiating devices, notification appliances, wiring, and related equipment; program, commission, test, and connect the system to a code-compliant central monitoring service; and provide monitoring. The scope also includes coordinating electrical work, permits, inspections, and approvals; correcting deficiencies; training Town personnel; and providing applicable warranties and system documentation. Proprietary systems will not be accepted. Bidders must include a complete equipment list and product information, identify monitoring costs and providers, provide a lump-sum price with specified cost components, and submit written warranty information. The bid proposal also requests contractor and license information, estimated schedule details, optional pricing, and any exclusions or assumptions. A mandatory site inspection is required. Bids must be delivered in a sealed, marked envelope by the stated deadline.