L--BUILDING ALARM MONITORING SERVICES

The National Park Service is soliciting proposals for consolidated fire and intrusion alarm monitoring services across Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve and New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park under solicitation number 140P5226R0005, with a firm fixed price contract structure anticipated. The requirement encompasses all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision necessary to monitor alarm systems at multiple building locations in New Orleans, Louisiana, with performance commencing July 1, 2026, and continuing through June 30, 2027, including potential option years. Bidders must demonstrate experience in similar services, provide a valid Unique Entity ID, and submit proposals electronically via email by the May 20, 2026, deadline. Evaluation will consider cost, technical approach, and past performance, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for April 27, 2026, at the JELA Headquarters Building on Decatur Street. The contract includes strict compliance obligations under federal, state, and local codes, including NFPA standards, OSHA, and environmental regulations, with additional requirements such as weekly payroll submissions, prior approval for material substitutions, and immediate work suspension upon archaeological discovery. Contractors must maintain uninterrupted facility operations during service delivery, observe standard work hours Monday through Friday, and obtain all necessary permits at their own expense. Communication and reporting protocols require adherence to 24/7 monitoring standards and incident documentation in MS Excel, while the government reserves the right to remove personnel for unprofessional or safety-threatening conduct. All invoices must be processed electronically via the Department of the Treasury’s IPP system, and the contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses covering payment terms, material workmanship, drug-free workplace policies, and the prohibition of texting while driving on official business. The acquisition is not set aside for small businesses, and offerors must comply with Buy American provisions, patent indemnity, and prompt payment requirements as stipulated in the contract clauses.