Illinois BidBuy #27-497DVA-QUINC-B-53814

Fire Alarm System Maintenance and Inspection for Illinois Veterans Home Quincy (Edwards System)

This opportunity involves a multi-year contract for fire alarm system maintenance and inspection at the Illinois Veterans Home Quincy (Hammond Hall). - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), Quincy Veterans Home - Contact: Terry Prince by Stephanie Heckenkamp - OEM Highlight: - Edwards is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the fire alarm system - Products and Services Requested: - Quarterly testing and inspection of Edwards Fire Alarm Panel and related equipment (4 times per year) - Comprehensive preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair services for Edwards fire alarm system - Replacement or repair of failed Edwards panels, components, and peripheral equipment - Maintenance of lightning suppression devices - Emergency maintenance and repair services with a required response time within four hours - Detailed quarterly reporting compliant with NFPA 72 standards - Unique Requirements: - All work must be performed by properly trained, licensed, and background-checked technicians directly employed by the vendor - Subcontracting is strictly prohibited - Firm total price for the contract; vendor must ensure regulatory compliance and life safety - Period of Performance: - Contract term extends up to ten years, ending June 30, 2031, with quarterly service intervals and ongoing emergency response requirements

Description

This solicitation is for fire alarm system inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair services at the Illinois Veterans Home - Quincy Hammond Hall Building. The vendor will provide comprehensive preventive maintenance including operational testing, system diagnostics, reporting, and required repairs to ensure proper and reliable operation of the fire alarm system. Services must support life safety requirements, regulatory compliance, and protect facility occupants, property, and critical infrastructure. The contract includes quarterly testing, maintenance and repair rates, and emergency response requirements. A mandatory pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled, and bids are due by September 25, 2026.

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