Opportunity
Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-26-1557-SDW03-SDW03-134938
Sandwich Middle High School Simplex Fire Alarm System Upgrade
Posted
November 04, 2026
Respond By
November 19, 2026
Identifier
BD-26-1557-SDW03-SDW03-134938
NAICS
561621, 238210, 238290
The Town of Sandwich is seeking a contractor to upgrade the fire alarm system at Sandwich Middle High School in East Sandwich, Massachusetts. - Government buyer: Town of Sandwich, SDW03 School Department / Sandwich Public Schools, Facilities Department. - OEM: Simplex — the specified fire alarm platform is the Simplex 4100ES; other named manufacturers or vendors are not identified. - Main equipment: Replace the existing CPU with a Simplex 4100ES controller; provide associated power supplies and IDNET-compatible boards; replace the analog audio controller and amplifiers with digital-system-compatible equipment. - Device quantities: Replace 58 manual pull stations, 60 individual addressable modules (IAMs), and 7 relay devices; install 1 smoke detector above the node in Room C139. - Surge protection: Install protection at 3 existing fire alarm node panels and on 1 external garage IDNET loop. - Installation and closeout: Contractor provides labor, materials, programming, testing, documentation, training, and project closeout. Existing field wiring and devices not identified for replacement are to remain. - Important requirements: Equipment must be compatible with the upgraded system. The contractor must verify system communications and functions, correct deficiencies, and leave the system operating normally. Massachusetts prevailing wage requirements apply, and the equipment locations require a mandatory walkthrough. - Duration and warranty: No project duration is specified; the bidder must propose a schedule. The work is guaranteed for one year after final acceptance.
Description
The Town of Sandwich is seeking bids for fire alarm panel upgrades at Sandwich Middle High School. Bid documents are available through the Sandwich Public Schools website or by emailing Michael Ryan, Facilities Director. A mandatory walkthrough of fire alarm panel and annunciator locations is scheduled for November 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM, at 365 Quaker Meetinghouse Road, East Sandwich, MA 02537. Responses are due November 19, 2026, at 11:30 AM.