J.E Smith Library Fire Pump Replacement

Eastern Connecticut State University has issued a solicitation (ECSU 2026-105) for the replacement of the fire pump system at the J.E. Smith Library, with a response deadline of January 9, 2026. The project entails installing a new electric drive vertical-split case fire pump with its controller, a pressure maintenance pump with controller, modifications to the fire department connection, associated piping, electrical work, and integration with a remote fire alarm panel. To ensure uninterrupted sprinkler system operation, the contractor must also provide a temporary packaged diesel-driven fire pump during the installation period. This is a prevailing wage project, requiring compliance with applicable labor standards, and all related communications, bid submissions, and clarifications are managed exclusively via the Eastern Bid Portal. No detailed contract clauses, special provisions, evaluation factors, pricing data, or attachments are included in the solicitation documents. The contract is structured as an Invitation to Bid without specified contract type or pricing details, and no socioeconomic set-asides or size standards are identified. Inspection and acceptance are expected at the project site in Connecticut, consistent with FOB destination terms. The primary contact for inquiries and submissions is Kate Rotella from Eastern Connecticut State University. While no technical standards or special requirements beyond prevailing wage compliance are explicitly detailed, the project scope reflects standard institutional fire protection upgrades with an emphasis on maintaining life-safety systems throughout performance. All proposal submissions must be electronic, made through the designated portal, with no alternative formats or delivery methods indicated.