State Center Community College District PlanetBids #2627-05

Fire Alarm System Upgrades for Fresno City College and Reedley College

The State Center Community College District is seeking bids for major fire alarm system upgrades at Fresno City College (FCC) and Reedley College (RC). - Government Buyer: - State Center Community College District (Purchasing Department, Board of Trustees) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Gamewell-FCI (primary fire alarm system OEM) - Honeywell (notification circuit power booster panel) - System Sensor (notification appliances) - Spectralert (outdoor horn) - Corning (fiber optic cable) - West Penn (cabling) - Products/Services Requested: - Replacement and upgrade of fire alarm control panels at multiple FCC buildings, including new main boards and modules - Installation of new single-mode fiber optic communication loops interconnecting fire alarm panels across both campuses - Full replacement of the Reedley College dormitory fire alarm system with a new Gamewell-FCI E3 Velociti system and associated field devices - Specific components include: - Gamewell-FCI E3 Series control panels, modules, detectors, and pull stations - Honeywell HPF24S8 power booster panels - System Sensor L-Series strobes and horn strobes - Spectralert HRK outdoor horns - Corning FREEDM single-mode fiber optic cable - West Penn FPL/FPLP/AQC cabling for SLC, speaker, and NAC circuits - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All work must comply with California and NFPA 72 codes and standards - Contractors must hold a C-10 or B license - Prevailing wage requirements apply - Project duration is approximately 9 months, with liquidated damages of $2,000 per day for delays - Strict adherence to approved plans/specifications and coordination to minimize campus disruption - Fire watch required during hot work; certified technicians must perform acceptance testing

Description

This project involves furnishing all necessary labor, materials, equipment, testing, and coordination to complete fire alarm system improvements at Fresno City College and Reedley College. The scope includes replacement and upgrade of existing fire alarm control panels at various Fresno City College buildings with new main boards and required modules, installation of new single-mode fiber optic communication loops interconnecting fire alarm panels across both campuses, and full replacement of the Reedley College dormitory fire alarm system with a new Gamewell-FCI E3 Velociti system. All work must comply with applicable codes, standards, and District requirements, and be completed according to approved plans and specifications. The project duration is 9 months with liquidated damages of $2000 per day.

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