Opportunity

Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority Cintimha #2026-1014

CMHA Alarm System Maintenance, Repair, and Monitoring Services for Multiple Properties

Posted

March 18, 2026

Respond By

April 08, 2026

Identifier

2026-1014

NAICS

561621

This opportunity involves the Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) seeking qualified providers for alarm system maintenance, repair, and monitoring services at multiple affordable housing properties in Cincinnati, Ohio. - Government Buyer: - Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Notable OEMs referenced through equipment models include Simplex, Silent Knight, Honeywell, FCI, and StarLink (cellular communicators) - Products/Services Requested: - Maintenance, repair, inspection, and testing of fire alarm systems and components - Monitoring of all alarm systems by a U.L. listed monitoring location - Monthly fire panel checks and detailed reporting - Coverage for panel components, peripheral devices, and batteries - Hourly labor rates for non-warranty repairs (regular, after-hours, weekends/holidays) - Equipment includes: - Simplex 4020, 4009, and 5207 fire alarm panels (quantities up to 524 units) - Honeywell XLS-20 panels (249 units) - FCI FC-72 panels (up to 36 units) - Silent Knight 5207, 5204, 5104 panels and StarLink communicators - Smoke detectors (photoelectric, ionization, duct), heat detectors (fixed, rate-of-rise), manual pull stations, annunciators, horn/strobe notification appliances, sprinkler flow switches - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All monitoring must be performed by a U.L. listed location - Contractors must be licensed, insured, and comply with NFPA and local/state/federal regulations - Firm, fixed pricing for standard and additional services - Pool of contractors may be established; no guaranteed minimum work, but a minimum contract amount is specified - Services required at multiple named CMHA properties across Cincinnati - Electronic proposal submission and compliance with CMHA performance standards - Beechwood property specifically excluded from scope - Period of Performance: - Initial one-year contract with up to four one-year renewal options (maximum five years) - Indefinite Quantities Contract (IQC) structure, with annual not-to-exceed maximum per contractor pool - Estimated Contract Value: - $100 minimum to $65,000 maximum annually per contractor pool - Place of Performance: - Multiple CMHA properties in Cincinnati, including Maple Towers, President, Stanley Rowe A & B, Redding, Race St., Beacon Glen, Millvale, and 3471 Fernside

Description

This solicitation issued by the Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority seeks proposals for maintenance, repair, and monitoring services for alarm systems across multiple properties. The scope includes inspection, testing, monitoring by a U.L. listed location, and maintenance covering panel components and peripheral devices. Proposers must submit electronic proposals by April 8, 2026, and comply with the Authority's Gold Performance Standards. The solicitation includes detailed fee submission forms and proposal packet requirements.

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