Fire Alarm Commissioning Services

The Chicago Housing Authority is requesting quotes for fire alarm commissioning services, including design review, testing, system integration, and final reporting for eight senior buildings.

Chicago Housing Authority


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SP 90568
Oct 21, 2026 06:00 PM
Oct 05, 2026 03:00 PM
3 years base + 2 × 1 year options
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
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ngill@thecha.org
+13127866683
Chicago, IL, USA
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Exhibit A - RFQ Narrative Responses, Exhibit B - Quote Form (PDF and Excel Form), Contract Compliance Certification, Utilization Plan, Letter of Intent M/W/DBE and/or Section 3 Business Concern, CHA Contracting Requirements
Description

The Chicago Housing Authority is seeking a qualified commissioning agent to provide fire alarm commissioning services for eight senior buildings. The scope includes reviewing assessment reports and design documents; developing commissioning specifications; conducting pre-commissioning, component testing, final system commissioning, and integrated testing; verifying communication pathways and monitoring connectivity with the Authority and the City of Chicago Fire Department; reviewing closeout documents; and preparing a final commissioning report with deficiency logs, corrective actions, integrated testing results, and system-readiness certification. Respondents must demonstrate 3–5 years of experience and similar project experience. The response is limited to 10 pages, excluding resumes, the quote form, mandatory forms, and requested exhibits, and must include a narrative response, team identification, approach and work plan, at least three references, and pricing. The quote form requires estimated hours, hourly rates, task totals, and a not-to-exceed project fee. Work includes travel to the various buildings and use of CHA’s E-Builder system for project records.

Classification Codes
NAICS561621Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
PSCH263Equipment and Materials Testing: Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems
Smart Codes
fire alarm commissioningfire alarm testingfire alarm design review
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 05, 2026 08:00 PM-RFQ Released
Oct 12, 2026 04:00 PM-Addendum Questions Due
Oct 21, 2026 06:00 PM-Quote Due Date
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $500,000.00
  • Auto Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Technology Errors & Omissions (including Cyber Liability) — $1,000,000.00
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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