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Walnut Creek Library Edwards Fire Alarm System Replacement

The City of Walnut Creek is seeking a contractor to selectively replace the fire alarm system at the Walnut Creek Library, with Edwards equipment identified in the approved plans. - Government buyer: City of Walnut Creek, Public Works Department / Capital Improvement Program; the City Clerk’s Office is also identified in the bid documents. Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (CCCFPD), Fire Prevention Bureau, reviewed the plans and sets fire-protection requirements. - OEM and named firms: Edwards is the specified fire alarm equipment OEM. Perkins-Eastman submitted the plans. No reseller or other equipment vendor is identified. - Equipment requested: An Edwards EST-4 fire alarm control panel and replacement headend equipment; Edwards detection devices, modules, notification-related equipment, and wiring to new and existing devices. Device quantities are not stated. Detailed models are listed below. - System integration: Provide cellular dialer communication with telephone backup; interface with existing sprinkler, damper, elevator, and door-holder systems. Retain existing notification devices and remote notification power supplies where indicated and reconnect them to the new panel. - Work and services: Nine bid-schedule lump-sum items, each quantity 1, cover mobilization; removal and disposal; pre-test; signage and other fire-district requirements; permit pickup; installation; inspections; and punch-list/closeout. The work also includes programming, system and acceptance testing, central-station monitoring continuity, record drawings, a Record of Completion, and operating, testing, and maintenance instructions. - Notable requirements: Maintain the existing central-station connection until the replacement is installed and tested; submit a 100% pre-test report and documented 24-hour battery test; test devices, life-safety functions, and off-site monitoring; comply with approved drawings, fire and electrical codes, and CCCFPD requirements. A California C-10 electrical license is required. - Estimated construction cost: $185,000.

Description

The project involves selective replacement of the fire alarm system at the Walnut Creek Library. Work includes furnishing and installing new fire alarm panel and headend equipment, detection devices, and wiring to new and existing devices, while interconnecting existing system components as shown in the drawings. The work also includes removal and disposal of old equipment, pre-testing, signage, permitting, required inspections, and project closeout documentation. Bids are due December 3, 2026, and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 10, 2026.

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