Light Ops Fire Alarm

The contract awarded to Security Services Northwest, Inc. of Sequim, WA, valued at $3,920, involves the installation of wired or wireless heat detectors at the Port Angeles Light Operations Facility in Washington. The work covers two designated areas—a vehicle storage facility and a warehouse with mezzanine—both classified as F-2 occupancy. The installed detectors must fully comply with applicable fire codes and integrate with the existing central fire alarm system. The project, issued under solicitation CON-2018-55 by the City of Port Angeles Public Works and Utilities Department, requires adherence to Washington State prevailing wage laws (RCW 39.12 and 49.28) and includes insurance obligations mandating commercial general liability and professional liability coverage with specified minimum limits. Work was scheduled to begin on December 17, 2018, with completion expected by January 31, 2019. Proposals were evaluated using a best value trade-off method prioritizing price (30%), contractor responsibility (30%), responsiveness (20%), and the quality of sensor layout drawings and implementation approach (20%). Submission instructions required clear labeling, detailed staff qualifications, and inclusion of site-specific layout drawings. The contract incorporates prevailing wage compliance, with required affidavits for wage payment, and enforces equal opportunity participation for certified minority, disadvantaged, and women’s business enterprises per State of Washington standards. Administrative provisions allow the City to reject proposals or select alternate bidders as needed. The contract is firm fixed price, with payments processed within 30 days of invoice receipt, and all installation and acceptance activities occur onsite at the Port Angeles facility. No federal acquisition clauses or unique entity identification requirements apply, reflecting the local government scope and relatively low contract value.