GA032 Replace Fire Alarm System

This design-build contract, solicited by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, for the 81st Readiness Division, involves the replacement of the existing fire alarm system at the GA032 Army Reserve Center in Macon, Georgia. The project scope includes the demolition of existing systems in Building 1A and Building 1B and the installation of a new addressable system that complies with current UFC and Code requirements. Additional technical requirements include replacing nozzles and performing hydrostatic testing on the Anslut kitchen hood suppression system, as well as ensuring all work meets NFPA 72, UL 1449, and UL 1283 standards. The construction magnitude is estimated between 800,000 and 1,000,000 dollars. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, and equipment, including the design of the system and the provision of as-built circuit directories and operation and maintenance manuals. Key deliverables include comprehensive functional testing coordinated with the USARC fire monitoring program and training for up to five personnel. Compliance with UFC 4-010-06 for cybersecurity and EM 385-1-1 for safety and occupational health is mandatory. Furthermore, the contractor must conduct supplemental surveys for asbestos-containing materials and lead-based paint in impacted areas. Security requirements are stringent, requiring background checks, employee listings, and strict access control for restricted areas. Proposals were due by September 10, 2026.