Tarrant County Ionwave #F2026017 Addendum 1

Tarrant County is seeking a single vendor for a comprehensive annual contract to upgrade, monitor, and repair intrusion, fire alarm, code blue, and elevator emergency communication systems across approximately 60 county buildings. - Government Buyer: - Tarrant County Purchasing Department and Facilities Management - Products and Services Requested: - Upgrade of existing dial-up alarm and emergency communication systems to wireless technology - Supply, installation, and integration of nonproprietary wireless communicators for intrusion, fire alarm, code blue, and elevator emergency systems - Ongoing 24/7 monitoring services for intrusion and fire alarm systems - Repair services for all covered systems, with specific labor rates for regular hours, after-hours, weekends, and holidays - Safe monitoring services, including emergency response coordination with police and fire departments - Upgrades to code blue systems and elevator emergency communication equipment at multiple facilities - Product/Service Quantities and Details: - Monthly monitoring services for intrusion and fire alarms at all covered locations (12 months per year) - Multiple line items for repair labor (hourly rates, various timeframes) - Dozens of elevator emergency communication units to be upgraded at specific buildings (quantities and locations detailed) - Code blue system upgrades at several parking and public health facilities - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All equipment must be nonproprietary, compatible with existing systems, and approved by Tarrant County Facilities Management - Bidders must be authorized by manufacturers to sell, install, and service the wireless systems - At least one technician must have a minimum of five years' experience - Background checks required for all personnel - Compliance with NFPA 72 and other relevant safety/code standards - Prompt response times (within 4 hours of contact) - Coordination with Southwest Elevators for elevator system upgrades - Quarterly reporting and itemized invoicing required - The County may add or remove locations and equipment as needed - No specific OEMs or part numbers are listed; all equipment must be approved and compatible with existing systems.

Tarrant County is soliciting bids for an annual contract to provide intrusion, fire alarm, code blue, elevator emergency communication system upgrades, and safe monitoring services for approximately 60 county buildings. The contract includes upgrading existing dial-up systems to wireless, monitoring alarm systems, and providing repair services. The contract term is 12 months with options to renew for two additional 12-month periods. Bidders must respond by May 7, 2026, and attend a pre-bid conference on March 26, 2026.