27-497DVA-QUINC-B-53814 | FY27 - FY31 IVHQ Fire Alarm Maintenance and inspection - Edwards

This contract between the State of Illinois and a vendor provides for comprehensive fire alarm system inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair services at the Illinois Veterans Home-Quincy, specifically for the Hammond Hall building located at 720 Sycamore St, Quincy, IL. The scope of work includes quarterly preventive maintenance, rotational functional testing of all initiating devices every twelve months, and the repair or replacement of Edwards fire alarm panels and components. The vendor is required to respond to emergency calls within four hours and must report any system impairments affecting operation within two hours to the Facility Chief Engineer. All services and reporting must comply with the latest version of NFPA 72 and NFPA Code 71 standards. The initial term of the contract ends on June 30, 2031, with a maximum total term not to exceed ten years. Pricing is firm and managed through the BidBuy system, with invoicing typically occurring at the completion of the contract or according to specific milestones. The vendor must maintain significant insurance coverage, including 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence for general commercial and auto liability, and 2,000,000 dollars in annual aggregate liability. Subcontracting is prohibited, and all work is classified as work for hire, granting the State of Illinois exclusive ownership of all intellectual property. Performance is measured by the completion of 100 percent of scheduled maintenance visits and the submission of written reports within five business days of service.