Opportunity
South Dakota Posting Board #26RFP19958
Statewide Fire and Emergency Alarm Monitoring Services for South Dakota Army National Guard Facilities
Posted
September 11, 2026
Respond By
October 09, 2026
Identifier
26RFP19958
NAICS
561621
The South Dakota Army National Guard is seeking a contractor to provide statewide fire and emergency alarm monitoring services for 36 facilities. - Government Buyer: - State of South Dakota, Department of the Military (South Dakota Army National Guard) - Primary contact: Mr. Michael Shay - Services Requested: - 24/7 monitoring of fire and emergency alarm systems at SDARNG facilities - Monitoring must utilize Cellular Dialers and/or Digital Alarm Communication Transmitters (DACT) connected to Fire Alarm Control Panels - Web access for system status and detailed account information - Coordination of alarm signals with local fire departments and SDARNG Fire & Emergency Services Manager - Compliance Requirements: - Services must meet ANSI standards, NFPA 72 (National Fire Code), and Underwriters Laboratories 827 Central Stations for Watchmen, Fire Alarm, and Supervisory Services - Notable Details: - Contract covers 36 locations, including armories and readiness centers statewide - Potential for additional sites to be added during contract period - Strict adherence to state and federal compliance, insurance, and reporting requirements - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - No product part numbers or quantities are specified; focus is on service provision
Description
This RFP seeks a contractor to provide fire and emergency alarm monitoring services for the South Dakota Army National Guard (SDARNG) locations statewide. The services must comply with ANSI standards, NFPA 72, The National Fire Code, and Underwriters Laboratories 827 Central Stations for Watchmen, Fire Alarm, and Supervisory Services. The monitoring involves locations equipped with Cellular Dialers and/or DACTs that connect to Fire Alarm Control Panels to communicate trouble, supervisory, and fire alarm signals via Cellular Service. The contract term is expected to start around November 1, 2026, and may extend up to five years including options.