Opportunity
SAM #47PB5226R0013
Design-Build Fire Alarm System Upgrade at Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse
Buyer
GSA PBS R2 Capital Construction Branch
Posted
June 12, 2026
Identifier
47PB5226R0013
NAICS
238290, 236220, 238210
This opportunity is for a Design-Build contract to upgrade the fire alarm system at the Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse in Cleveland, Ohio, managed by the General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service, PBS Project Delivery Capital Construction - Branch East. - Government Buyer: - General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service, PBS Project Delivery Capital Construction - Branch East - Scope of Work: - Replace the main fire alarm control panel - Repair or replace additional fire alarm system components throughout the building - Relocate smoke detectors to ensure proper separation from HVAC equipment - Address pressurization issues in stairwells and the library atrium to improve egress - All work must conform to GSA Public Buildings Service Core Buildings Standards - Contractor Requirements: - Provide all management, supervision, manpower, equipment, and supplies necessary for the project - Procurement Details: - Negotiated, best value competition - Stipend provided to up to two unsuccessful short-listed offerors in Phase 2 who meet RFP terms - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Design and build services for fire alarm system replacement and related upgrades - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with GSA Core Buildings Standards - Addressing both fire alarm and building pressurization issues for safety and code compliance
Description
The General Services Administration (GSA) intends to award a Design-Build (DB) contract to upgrade the fire alarm system at the Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, 801 W. Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH.
The current fire alarm system was installed in 2001 and has exceeded its useful life. The main fire alarm control panel will be replaced and other components throughout the building will be repaired or replaced. Some of the smoke detectors need to be relocated to ensure correct separation distance from HVAC equipment. There are also pressurization issues in the stairwells and library atrium that may inhibit egress in some areas. This project will be designed to conform to applicable GSA Public Buildings Service Core Buildings Standards.
The award is anticipated in June of 2027 with substantial completion anticipated in November 2030. The estimated cost range is between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000. A $22,390.00 stipend will be distributed to the maximum of 2 unsuccessful short-listed offerors in Phase 2 that satisfy the terms of the Request for Proposal. This is a negotiated, best value procurement. The contractor is to provide all management, supervision, manpower, equipment and supplies necessary for this project. The proposed contract is being solicited as full and open competition. The Request for Proposal is planned to be issued in late June 2026.