Blanco and Matt Garcia Apartments Fire Alarm and Protection Upgrades

The Housing Authority of the City of San Antonio, operating as Opportunity Home San Antonio, is soliciting bids for comprehensive fire alarm and protection system upgrades at Blanco Apartments and Matt Garcia Apartments, with work to be performed in San Antonio, Texas. The solicitation, numbered 2607-5701, was posted on July 14, 2026, and requires proposals to be submitted electronically through the Bonfire E-Procurement portal no later than August 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time; late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances. This is a construction-related procurement under NAICS code 238210, and while no formal set-aside is designated, strong emphasis is placed on compliance with HUD Section 3 requirements, mandating hiring preferences for low-income residents and subcontracting opportunities for Section 3-certified businesses, with monthly reporting obligations and potential penalties for noncompliance. Contractors must demonstrate proven experience in similar projects, maintain financial viability, and submit a detailed project management plan with scheduling, team structure, and quality control measures, as evaluation is based on a weighted trade-off process awarding 30 points for experience, 20 for project management, 20 for financial capacity, 20 for cost proposal, and smaller increments for past performance and responsiveness. All work must comply with applicable building, fire, and electrical codes, including NFPA 13 and NFPA 70, as well as ASTM and UL standards for materials and installation. Contractors are required to implement rigorous safety protocols, including OSHA-compliant trench safety, overnight fencing and coverings for open excavations, and full protection of existing infrastructure. All personnel must pass criminal background checks, adhere to a drug-free workplace policy, wear uniforms and ID badges, and are subject to on-site inspections at any time by the PHA. Insurance, bonding, and compliance with Davis-Bacon labor standards are mandatory, and contractors must certify absence of organizational conflicts of interest, submit full disclosure of any contingent fees or lobbying activities, and ensure all subcontractors meet the same labor and compliance standards. Material specifications are strict, prohibiting asbestos, lead, mercury, and CFCs, with exact requirements for vapor barriers, insulation jackets, and labeling conforming to ASTM and MIL-spec adhesives. Labels on piping and equipment must be color-coded, legible, and placed at specified intervals and critical access points, while fire department connection signs require raised or engraved