Opportunity
Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority Cintimha #2026-1024
CMHA Fire Alarm System Maintenance, Repair, and Monitoring Services
Posted
May 22, 2026
Respond By
June 09, 2026
Identifier
2026-1024
NAICS
561621
The Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive fire alarm system maintenance, repair, inspection, testing, and 24/7 monitoring services for multiple residential properties in Hamilton County, Ohio. - Government Buyer: - Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) - Scope of Work: - Full-service fire alarm system inspection, testing, maintenance, repair, and monitoring - Monthly fire panel checks, annual cleaning and sensitivity testing of smoke detectors - Immediate resolution of system issues and fire watch services if systems are impaired - 24/7 monitoring by a U.L. listed monitoring location - Compliance with NFPA standards and all local, state, and federal regulations - Products and Equipment: - Fire alarm panels (e.g., Simplex 4020, Honeywell XLS-20, FCI FC-72, Silent Knight 5207/5208) - Communicator devices (Silent Knight, StarLink, Simplex) - Smoke detectors (single station, system, duct, ionization, photoelectric) - Heat detectors (fixed temperature, rate of rise) - Manual pull stations (single and double action) - Notification appliances (horn/strobe, annunciators, audio/visual signals) - Signal expanders and sprinkler flow switches - Notable Requirements: - Indefinite Quantities Contract with a guaranteed minimum of $100 and a maximum of $65,000 annually per contractor pool - Contract term: one year with up to four one-year renewal options (maximum five years) - All work must be performed by licensed, insured personnel and comply with HUD and CMHA policies - Electronic proposal submission with separate files for technical and fee proposals - Locations: - Services required at multiple CMHA properties, including Maple Towers, President, Stanley Rowe A & B, Redding, Race St., Beacon Glen, Fernside, and others in Cincinnati, OH - OEMs Mentioned: - Simplex, Honeywell, Silent Knight, FCI, StarLink - No specific resellers or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to all qualified providers.
Description
This solicitation is for the maintenance, repair, and monitoring of alarm systems. The Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) is seeking qualified, licensed, and insured entities to provide these services. Proposals must conform to all requirements and specifications outlined in the solicitation documents. A nonmandatory pre-proposal conference will be held via Microsoft Teams on May 28, 2026, and questions must be submitted by May 29, 2026. Proposals are due by June 9, 2026, and must be submitted electronically in PDF format.