Opportunity

North County Transit District Planet bids #37382

NCTD Solicits Fire Alarm, CO, and Methane Detection System Services for Multiple Transit Facilities

Posted

June 22, 2026

Respond By

July 23, 2026

Identifier

37382

NAICS

238290, 811219

North County Transit District (NCTD) is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive inspection, testing, monitoring, and maintenance services for fire alarm, carbon monoxide (CO), and methane detection systems at multiple transit facilities in San Diego County. - Government Buyer: North County Transit District (NCTD), Procurement & Contracts Administration, including North County Transit - San Diego Railroad - OEMs Referenced: - Siemens - Notifier - Simplex - Chemtron - Ansul - Products/Systems Requested: - Fire alarm control panels and related equipment (Siemens, Notifier, Simplex, Chemtron, Ansul) - CO and methane gas sensors/detectors - Alarm notification devices (horns, strobes, speakers) - Backup batteries and power supplies - Services Requested: - Semi-annual and annual inspection, testing, calibration, and preventative maintenance for fire alarm, CO, and methane detection systems - 24/7 central station monitoring for all alarm systems - On-call emergency response with a two-hour response time - Detailed reporting and five-year record retention - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with NFPA 72, NFPA 70, NFPA 12, California Title 24, Cal/OSHA, San Diego County Fire Code (most stringent code prevails) - Required licenses: CSLB C-10 Electrical Contractor, CSLB C-16 Fire Protection, Alarm Company Operator (ACO), Alarm Company Qualified Manager (ACQ), NICET Level II for fire alarm personnel, UL-listed central station certification - Emergency response must be available 24/7 - Contractor must provide all labor, supervision, materials, tools, equipment, and transportation - Services must be performed at multiple NCTD facilities, including operations centers and transit stations - Estimated contract value (including options): $864,888.16 - Contract term: two years base with three one-year option periods - Bidders must submit pricing for all bid items and groups, and complete all required certification forms

Description

The North County Transit District (NCTD) is soliciting bids for inspection, testing, monitoring, and maintenance services for fire alarm, carbon dioxide (CO), and methane detection systems across multiple NCTD facilities in San Diego County. The contract includes semi-annual and annual inspections, functional testing, calibration, and monitoring services to ensure compliance with applicable codes and safety standards. The contractor must provide all labor, supervision, materials, tools, equipment, and transportation necessary to perform the services. The term of the agreement is two years with three one-year options, and the contractor must be available for emergency calls 24/7 with specified response times.

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