Community Center Fire Alarm System Project

Scope of Work:
This project will be to design and install a fire alarm system for the buildings located at Community Center Park within the Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District.
The Board previously authorized the issuance of a Request For Bids (“RFB”) for this project in FY 2024–2025; however, no qualified bids were received. Staff have reviewed and refined the bid specifications to ensure clearer design parameters, updated product standards, and more flexible scheduling options to attract qualified bidders in this reissuance.
Fire Alarm System Requirements:
A. These specifications should be tailored to the specific needs of the buildings and its occupants, taking into consideration the local regulatory requirements and the intended use of the space.
Community Center Auditorium and Classrooms:
• One (1) 9200 SF assembly space known as Auditorium
• One (1) 551 SF commercial kitchen space known as Kitchen
• Five (5) 551 SF assembly spaces known as Classrooms 1-5
Community Center District Administration Office and Classrooms:
• One (1) 2849 SF office space with Conference Room known as Administration Office
• One (1) Storage space known as “Riso Room”
• One (1) 961 SF assembly space known as Classroom 6
• One (1) 899 SF assembly space known as Classroom 7
• Two (2) 225 SF facilities known as Park Restrooms
Community Center Senior Center:
• One (1) 3974 SF assembly space known as Senior Center
B. The system shall include, but is not limited to, the following components as applicable:
- Fire, smoke, and heat, detection devices
- Fire alarm monitoring devices and control panels
- Annunciators
- Strobe/Visual indicators
- Required batteries or power accessories for control panels and devices
- Mounting brackets/kits, wiring, and installation materials and hardware
- Signage, indication materials
C. All devices shall be installed according to the manufacturer's specifications.
D. All equipment and devices shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. for use in fire protection systems.
System Monitoring and Service Requirements:
A. 24-hour alarm monitoring service which shall include, but is not limited to, the following:
- Emergency dispatch notifications to responding agencies
- Full service, inspection, testing, maintenance, repair, and warranty of installed systems to ensure they are in good working order.
Community Center Fire Alarm System Bid Documents.pdf
| Phase | Start Date/Month | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Board Approval to Issue RFB | December 2025 | Completed |
| Mandatory Site Walk/Bids Due | January 2026 | In Progress |
| Bid Award Consideration | March 2026 | Incomplete |
