Fire Tower Renovation

The City of Milpitas is inviting qualified contractors to undertake the renovation of its Fire Training Tower located at 777 South Main Street. The project involves the demolition and replacement of 34 doors, including 29 fire-rated doors, 4 burn room doors, and 1 training door provided by the city. In addition to door replacement, the scope encompasses the demolition, installation, and upgrading of fire-rated components, structural reinforcements, and live fire training systems to ensure the facility meets current safety and operational standards. The work must adhere to NFPA 1403 standards and be approved by licensed fire protection and structural engineers. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to complete the project within 240 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Bidders are expected to demonstrate relevant experience in designing, fabricating, or installing fire training facilities compliant with NFPA 1403, with a proven ability to deliver projects efficiently and in accordance with safety standards. The contract is valued between $500,000 and $1.5 million, and the project is part of the City of Milpitas’s procurement efforts under solicitation number 25-1057, posted on October 17, 2025, with a response deadline of November 21, 2025. Interested parties can contact Michelle Broughton via email or phone for further information and access project details through the provided procurement portal link.