Fire Alarm System Testing , Inspection , Maintenance and Repairs

2026-11-03

The North Carolina Department of Administration ( DOA ), Facility Management Division ( FMD ) is responsible for providing a safe and healthy work environment for employees and the public in a cost - effective manner . This mission is accomplished by performing routine , preventative and emergency maintenance of state facilities . The purpose of this Invitation for Bid ( IFB ) is to contract with a qualified Vendor to provide testing , inspections , maintenance and repairs of the installed fire alarm systems in the State Complex Government Buildings , as required by the NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code . GENERAL Vendor shall provide a factory recommended professional service , testing , inspections and repair , of installed fire alarm system devices such as smoke detectors , heat detectors , duct - mounted smoke detectors , manual pull stations , audio - visual devices , fire alarm panels and digital alarm communicators in the downtown Raleigh State Governmental Complex , State Highway Patrol Training Facility , and Blue Ridge Road Area Facilities . This testing and inspections service shall be performed by properly trained service technicians and inspectors . 5 . 2 DEVICES The following manufacturers ’ product lines are included in the scope of this contract . • Notifier • EST • FCI • Siemens • Simplex / JCI 5 . 3 PAST INSPECTIONS AND DRAWINGS At the mandatory site visit , the State will provide copies of past inspection reports and drawings of the equipment covered under this contract including details on each building where equipment is housed . 5 . 4 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM INSPECTION TASKS 1 . Vendor shall perform all testing in compliance with the 2022 version of the NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code . 2 . Vendor shall complete testing and email a deficiencies list within 24 hours of test completion for any issues requiring immediate attention . 3 . Vendor shall schedule work hours during standard hours ( 8 : 00AM - 4 : 00PM ET Monday – Friday ) and Saturdays where mutually agreed upon . 4 . Vendor shall test the Museum of Natural Science and the State Capital Buildings on weekends or during off - business hours . 5 . Vendor shall perform all audible testing during off - business hours , or on weekends . 6 . Vendor shall be responsible for identifying special needs for access to devices , such as ladders , lifts , etc . 7 . Vendor shall provide a qualified fire alarm technician to remain at the Fire Alarm Control Panel ( FACP ) during the duration of the testing . In the event of an unexplained alarm , the system will be restored to normal and the evacuation signals activated . The technician will then call State Capitol Police , have them dispatch the fire department , and evacuate the building . 8 . Vendor shall exclude fire protection sprinkler systems ( water flow and tamper switches ), as these covered under a separate contract 9 . Vendor shall provide all ladders , lifts , radios , test equipment , tools , sources of smoke and heat , and materials as needed , to accomplish the testing per NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code . 10 . Vendor shall provide an hourly labor rate for small repairs with parts supplied by the State . Provide a rate for normal business and a rate for off business hours or weekends . Examples would include smoke detector and base replacement , manual pull station replacement , monitor module replacement , control module replacement , speaker / strobe device replacement , horn / strobe replacement , strobe only replacement . 11 . Vendor shall provide a quote for large repairs when identified . Examples would include power supply replacement , duct smoke detector replacement , and zone chart replacement . 12 . Vendor shall provide documentation of the system testing using an Excel spreadsheet provided by the State . 13 . Vendor shall provide a printout from the Fire Alarm Control Panel for each test .

North Carolina

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