58156 Fire Alarm Replacement at College Court

The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee is soliciting sealed bids for the complete replacement of the fire alarm system at College Court, located at 3334 West Highland Boulevard in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, under solicitation number 58156. Bids must be submitted by 2:00 PM CDT on Friday, June 5, 2026, to the Housing Authority Bid Desk at 650 West Reservoir Avenue, and a pre-bid inspection is scheduled for May 19, 2026, with alternate arrangements available through Eppstein Uhen Architects. The contract will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, meaning the award will go to the lowest-priced bidder who meets all technical and responsibility requirements without trade-offs for non-price factors. Bids must include a 5% bid guarantee and demonstrate compliance with socioeconomic requirements, including a minimum 20% participation by Minority/Women Business Enterprises (M/WBE) and a 25% participation requirement if the project involves mixed HUD/WHEDA funding. Emerging Business Enterprises (EBE) must also be utilized with documented subcontracting commitments and adherence to certification standards issued by approved agencies. Contractors must comply with Section 3 employment and training mandates for low-income individuals and provide proof of no organizational conflicts of interest. The project has a tentative performance period from August 3, 2026, to November 2, 2027, spanning 457 calendar days, and work must be performed on-site at designated PHA properties. The scope of work includes furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for the installation of a fully compliant fire alarm system, with strict requirements for documentation, as-installed drawings, wiring schematics, and programmed operating sequences to be submitted upon completion. All materials must meet manufacturer specifications and be packaged, labeled, and stored according to detailed preservation and marking standards referencing NFPA 70 and UL 969. The contractor is responsible for all inspections, quality control, and correction of defective work prior to government acceptance, which occurs on-site by an authorized PHA representative. The contractor must also comply with Davis-Bacon labor standards, ensure all subcontractors meet EBE and M/WBE goals, and participate in a mandatory preconstruction conference. Bid substitutions for equipment or materials require pre-approval at least 10 working days before bid opening, and failure to submit required affidavits or certifications will result in a non-responsive