Opportunity
City of Culver City PlanetBids #2684
Culver City Fire Station Fire Alarm System Replacement and Maintenance (Potter Preferred)
Posted
July 02, 2026
Respond By
August 06, 2026
Identifier
2684
NAICS
238210, 561621
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 (preferred OEM for new fire alarm systems) - Existing systems at two stations are Fire Control Instruments brand - Products/Services Requested: - Removal of existing Fire Control Instruments fire alarm systems at Fire Stations One and Three - Installation of new, non-proprietary fire alarm systems (Potter brand strongly preferred) at all three fire stations - Includes panels, devices, wiring, and related equipment - Fire Station Two currently lacks a centralized fire alarm system and will receive a new installation - Programming and commissioning of new systems per detailed specifications - Five-year agreement for annual testing, inspection, maintenance, and repair after a one-year warranty period - 24/7 emergency repair services required during installation and warranty, with a four-hour response time - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All equipment and services must be non-proprietary - Contractors must be authorized by the fire alarm system manufacturer to install and maintain their systems - Compliance with NFPA 72 standards is mandatory - Environmental certifications are encouraged - Compliance with federal suspension and debarment rules is required - Mandatory pre-bid job walk for all bidders
Description
The City of Culver City is seeking a qualified contractor to remove existing fire alarm systems at three fire stations and replace them with new, non-proprietary Potter brand systems. The project includes installation based on performance specifications and preliminary designs prepared by Kimley-Horne. The contract will also include a 5-year agreement for testing and maintenance of the new systems following a one-year warranty period. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2026, and proposals are due by August 6, 2026.