Fairhope Granicus #26-004-2022-PWI-004

City of Fairhope Solicits Bids for First Responders Hurricane Safe Room Construction and Equipment

This opportunity involves the City of Fairhope's procurement for the construction of a First Responders Hurricane Safe Room to serve as a storm shelter for emergency personnel. - Government Buyer: - City of Fairhope, Alabama - Public Works Department, Purchasing Department, and City Services and Public Utilities Building - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Cummins (generator) - Carlisle (roofing) - Stonepeak (porcelain tile) - Dryvit (EIFS system) - Honeywell (HVAC controls) - Schneider Electric (HVAC controls) - Tennessee Valley Metals (aluminum canopy system) - Carrier (HVAC units) - Denlar (range hood with fire suppression) - BoBrick (toilet accessories) - All Things First Aid (first aid station) - Products and Services Requested: - Construction of a 4,000+ sq ft hurricane safe room, ICF wall and roof framing, designed for 200 MPH winds, supporting 77 occupants - 80KW Cummins natural gas standby generator (model C80 N6) (basis of design; previously referenced as 125KW) - Carlisle Sure-Flex KEE PVC roof system (or approved equal) - Stonepeak 'Simply Modern' porcelain tile for bathrooms (12x24 and 6x12 cove base) - Dryvit Outsulation Plus MD EIFS system - Honeywell TC-500 or Schneider Electric TRC series BACnet-capable HVAC room controllers - Aluminum canopy system (Tennessee Valley Metals or approved equal), including roof panels, fascia/gutter, columns, beams, and drainage - Access control and camera systems (UI Door Access Hub, UI UVCG6 Pro Turret camera) - Kitchen appliances (dishwasher, range, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, ice maker) - Cooktop hood with fire suppression (Denlar) - Automatic External Defibrillator (Powerheart AED G3 Plus) - Disaster First Aid Station (All Things First Aid SS49009-SHELTER2) - Door hardware (various equivalents: McKinney, IVES, Rockwood, Sargent, Von Duprin, Schlage, Securitron, Pemko, NGP) - Telecom and data network installation - Complete construction services including all labor, materials, equipment, and site work - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Structure must comply with FEMA 361 (2021), ICC 500 (2020), ADA, and all applicable codes - Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction for walls and roof - Davis-Bacon wage requirements and FEMA federal grant conditions apply - Over 50% of work (excluding specialty items) must be performed by the general contractor's direct employees - Project is tax-exempt for materials - Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for late completion - Bid bond required; all bidders must review project manuals, drawings, and addenda - Locations: - Place of performance: 451 Pecan Avenue, Fairhope, AL 36532 (site of safe room) - Contracting/delivery/government offices: City Services and Public Utilities Building, 555 South Section Street, Fairhope, AL 36532 - Period of Performance: - 365 calendar days (12 months) from Notice to Proceed; single-phase build, no option years

Description

The City of Fairhope is soliciting bids for the construction of a hurricane safe room designed for first responders. The project involves building a 200 MPH rated safe room that supports 77 occupants during high wind events, complying with FEMA 361 (2021) and ICC 500 (2020) standards. The structure will be approximately 4,000 square feet, utilizing Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction for walls and roof framing, and includes a 125 KW dual fuel generator for backup power. The project also encompasses associated site work and must meet all applicable ADA, federal, state, and local code requirements. Bidders must review all provided project manuals, drawings, and addenda prior to submission.

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