# NYC Passport #85027Y0178

Special Inspection & Testing Services for Clarke Thomas Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Upgrade

**Posted:** September 18, 2026
**Respond By:** September 25, 2026
**Identifier:** 85027Y0178
**NAICS:** 541350

The City of New York Department of Design and Construction is seeking qualified firms to provide special inspection and laboratory testing services for the Clarke Thomas Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Upgrade project at a 234-bed Department of Homeless Services (DHS) temporary housing facility in Manhattan.
- Government Buyer:
  - City of New York, Department of Design and Construction (DDC), Division of Public Buildings, acting for the Department of Homeless Services
- Scope of Services:
  - Special inspection services for fire alarm and emergency lighting system upgrades
  - Quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) inspections for penetrations and firestopping
  - Verification of filings with the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) and Fire Department (FDNY)
  - Laboratory testing and ADA compliance inspections
  - Compliance with 2014 NYC Building Code, NFPA 72-2016, and all relevant codes and standards
  - Installation of carbon monoxide detectors in each bedroom and boiler room
  - Integration of magnetic/electric door release devices with the fire alarm system
  - Elevator recall smoke detectors and emergency lighting upgrades
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Strict adherence to M/WBE participation goals and city compliance forms (Living Wage, MacBride Principles, Tax Affirmation)
  - All proposal documents must be submitted as a single PDF via the RFI Response Form
  - Compliance with prevailing wage and labor standards
  - Coordination with Resident Engineer and use of approved subconsultants
- No specific OEMs or product part numbers are named; the solicitation is open to qualified special inspection and testing service providers
- Estimated not-to-exceed contract value: $41,240
- Anticipated period of performance: Construction start in Q4 2026, completion by Q4 2027

### Description

The Department of Design and Construction is seeking a Special Inspector to provide special inspection services for the HH112CTFS: Clarke Thomas Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Upgrade project. The project involves upgrading the fire alarm and emergency lighting systems to meet DOB and FDNY codes, including installation of carbon monoxide detectors, magnetic/electric door release devices, elevator recall smoke detectors, and compliance with 2014 NYC Building Code and NFPA 72-2016. The special inspections include quality assurance and quality control inspections for penetrations/firestopping. The anticipated construction start date is October 1, 2026, with an end date of December 2, 2027, and a not to exceed amount of $41,240.00.

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