Emergency Operations Center, Clean Agent System Replacement

The City of Hialeah is soliciting quotes for a turnkey replacement of the clean-agent fire suppression system within the Emergency Operations Center IT Radio Room and IT Closet. This critical life-safety project requires a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive services including system engineering, agent volume calculations, and the delivery of signed and sealed Professional Engineer design drawings. The scope encompasses the procurement and installation of all commercial-grade hardware, including control panels, cylinders, and nozzles, as well as the integration of high-voltage electrical components and auxiliary interfaces such as HVAC shutdown relays, EPO systems, and damper motors. All work must strictly adhere to NFPA 72, NFPA 2001, and all applicable federal, state, and local building codes. The project is structured as a turnkey lump-sum contract with a desired completion timeline of 60 days from the Notice to Proceed. Contractors must hold a valid State of Florida Certified Fire Alarm or Fire Protection System Contractor license, and an active State of Florida Certified Electrical Contractor license. Selection is primarily based on price, responsiveness, and responsibility. Key administrative requirements include a one-year warranty on workmanship, the submission of a closeout package for on-site storage, and the provision of signed releases of lien for all payment requests. Additionally, bid bonds are required for bids exceeding $100,000, and performance and payment bonds are mandatory for contracts exceeding $200,000. Responses are due by December 4, 2026.