Evanston Township Granicus #26-41

Fire Alarm Control Panel Replacement at Sherman Plaza Parking Garage, Evanston, IL

This opportunity from the City of Evanston seeks a full replacement of the fire alarm control panel (FACP) and associated devices at the Sherman Plaza Parking Garage. - Government Buyer: - City of Evanston, Facilities Division, Administrative Services Department, Purchasing Office - Contact: Jessica Cooper - Products/Services Requested: - Replacement of existing FACP with a new, non-proprietary, addressable Style 7 fire alarm system - Input and notification devices: smoke detectors, pull stations, elevator recall, heat detectors, duct detectors, fire hats, speaker/strobes, elevator shunt trips, door holders, fire fighters phones, annunciators - Integration with existing building automation and automatic sprinkler systems - Design, permitting, installation, programming, certification, testing, training, documentation, and warranty - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; system must not be proprietary - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must be compatible with existing hardware/software - Compliance with NFPA, state, and local codes - M/W/D/EBE participation goal of 25% - Preference for Evanston-based firms if within 5% of lowest bid - Prevailing wage and non-discrimination requirements - Contract Term: - Six months, anticipated start in first quarter of 2027 - Submission via DemandStar - No specific part numbers provided; quantities are generally one complete system replacement

Description

The City of Evanston is seeking proposals for the complete replacement of the existing fire alarm control panel (FACP) at the Sherman Plaza Parking Garage. The new system must be state-of-the-art, meet or exceed current NFPA, state, and local codes, and be compatible with existing hardware and software. The project includes replacement of the FACP and all input and notification devices such as smoke detectors, pull stations, elevator recall systems, heat detectors, duct detectors, fire hats, speaker/strobes, and elevator shunt trip. A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2026, and proposals are due by October 20, 2026.

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