City of Culver City PlanetBids #RFP # 2684

Culver City Fire Station Fire Alarm System Replacement and Maintenance (Potter Preferred)

The City of Culver City Public Works Department is seeking qualified contractors to remove and replace fire alarm systems at three city fire stations. - Government Buyer: - City of Culver City, Public Works Department - OEMs and Vendors: - Potter is the preferred Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the new fire alarm systems - Existing systems at two stations are Fire Control Instruments brand - Products/Services Requested: - Removal of existing fire alarm systems at Fire Stations One and Three - Installation of new, non-proprietary, state-of-the-art fire alarm systems (preferably Potter brand) at all three fire stations - Includes panels, devices, wiring, conduit, and related equipment - Fire Station Two currently lacks a centralized fire alarm system and will receive a new installation - Five-year agreement for annual testing, inspection, maintenance, and repair of the new systems after a one-year warranty period - 24/7 emergency repair service required within four hours during installation and warranty periods - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Preference for Potter brand to standardize equipment and reduce training needs - All work must comply with NFPA 72 standards - Contractors must provide proof of manufacturer authorization for installation and maintenance - Environmental certifications are emphasized - Vendors must not be suspended or debarred from federal contracts - Mandatory job walk required for bidders - Electronic proposal submission only - Quantities: - Three fire alarm systems (one per station) - Five-year maintenance and testing agreement (post-warranty) - The City has engaged Kimley-Horne for system evaluation and design criteria

Description

The City of Culver City is seeking a qualified contractor to remove and replace the fire alarm systems at three fire stations with a new, non-proprietary system. The project scope includes evaluation, preparation of performance specifications and preliminary design criteria, installation of Potter brand systems preferred by the City, and a 5-year agreement for testing and maintenance after a one-year warranty period. The City recently installed a Potter system at the Police Station and aims to standardize the systems across all stations. Proposals must be submitted electronically by August 6, 2026.

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