Texas DIR/ESBD #HHS0017654

Fire Alarm System Upgrades at Lubbock State Supported Living Center

This opportunity seeks a general contractor to upgrade fire alarm panels at the Lubbock State Supported Living Center for the Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC). - Government Buyer: - Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC), Health and Specialty Care System Division - Texas Facilities Commission (project oversight) - Scope of Work: - Demolition of existing fire alarm systems - Installation of new, addressable fire alarm systems across multiple buildings - Construction administration, commissioning, testing, training, and provision of spare parts - Annual service inspections and system monitoring - Products Requested: - Addressable fire alarm system components, including: - Spot-type smoke detectors - Spot-type heat detectors - Duct smoke detectors with sampling tubes and remote test stations - Monitor modules, control relay modules, manual pull stations - Audible and visual notification appliances (ceiling/wall-mounted, weatherproof, multiple candela settings) - Fire Alarm Control Units (FACU), nodes, transponders, remote annunciators, network display units - Digital alarm communicator transmitters (DACT), isolation modules, control modules, surge protection, synchronization modules - Door hold open devices, water flow switches, tamper switches - Fire alarm cables (various gauges and types) - Services Requested: - General construction and administration for fire alarm upgrades - Annual inspections and monitoring - Unique Requirements: - Strict adherence to specified brand names, makes, and model numbers (proprietary requirements) - Compliance with Texas prevailing wage laws, HUB subcontracting plans (VetHUB utilization goal: 32.9%) - Insurance, bonding, and warranty requirements (3-year warranty on installed equipment) - Liquidated damages for delays ($300/day) - Substantial completion required within 24 months from Notice to Proceed - Estimated Construction Cost: - Approximately $3,676,427 - No specific OEMs are named, but proprietary fire alarm system brands are required; likely OEMs include Honeywell, Siemens, and Johnson Controls.

Description

The Health and Human Services Commission is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for a general contractor to provide general construction and construction administration services for the 24-119 LBL Fire Alarm Panel Upgrades project. The project involves upgrading fire alarm panels at the specified location in Lubbock, Texas. The solicitation includes detailed specifications, drawings, and conditions for the work. Proposals must be submitted by October 6, 2026, and the contract is anticipated to start in January 2027.

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