26-497DVA-CHICA-B-51709 | FY26 - IVHC - Fire Alarm Inspection Services

The Illinois Veterans Home-Chicago is soliciting fire alarm system services under solicitation 26-497DVA-CHICA-B-51126 to provide labor and materials for the inspection, testing, and repair of various fire safety systems. The scope of work includes quarterly, semi-annual, and annual services for facilities fire alarm devices, wet, dry, and pre-action sprinkler systems, and chemical suppression systems for kitchen exhaust hoods. All work must comply with the latest NFPA standards, including NFPA 99 and NFPA 101, as well as state and federal codes. The system inventory is extensive, featuring over 500 smoke detectors, 400 monitoring modules, and various other devices such as pull stations, annunciators, and fire pumps. The vendor is required to respond to emergency service calls within two hours and must provide detailed pass/fail reports for every device inspected. The contract features an initial 12-month term with a maximum potential duration of ten years. Performance is based entirely at the facility located at 4250 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL. Vendors must adhere to strict compliance requirements, including the Standard Illinois Certifications regarding legal entity status, anti-bribery rules, and labor laws. Key administrative requirements include maintaining specific insurance limits for bodily injury, property damage, and auto liability, as well as paying prevailing wages. Invoicing is generally conducted upon contract completion, with a deadline of July 31 for services rendered through June 30. The state maintains sole ownership of all deliverables as work for hire, and the vendor must ensure all personnel are trained and competent to perform the required safety services.