Rebid: Replacement of Fire Alarm System and Control Panel at Clermont City Hall

The City of Clermont is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to replace the existing proprietary Simplex fire alarm system at City Hall with a new, fully addressable, non-proprietary system. The contract requires furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, tools, and permits necessary for a complete, code-compliant installation. The scope encompasses removal of the existing control panel and devices, installation of a new non-proprietary control panel, annunciator, detectors, manual pull stations, and notification appliances. Contractors may reuse existing wiring and conduit only if compliant. The new system must comply with the Florida Building Code, Florida Fire Prevention Code, NFPA standards including NFPA 70 and NFPA 72, and any other applicable regulations. Contractors bidding must possess valid Florida licenses and employ NICET-certified staff. The estimated contract value is approximately $90,000, and the solicitation is identified as RFB 26-058 with a response deadline of March 5, 2026. The contract will include performance and payment bonds at 110% of the contract value to guarantee faithful performance and payment of labor and materials, as required by Florida statutes. The contract is subject to supplemental and federal compliance conditions, including adherence to the Clean Air and Water Acts, energy efficiency standards, labor and wage standards per Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations, and equal opportunity provisions, ensuring utilization of minority and women’s businesses. The contractor must also comply with labor provisions like E-Verify and the latest executive orders on minimum wages and paid sick leave. The City of Clermont has transitioned to an electronic procurement system via OpenGov, streamlining bid submissions and communications. All contractual responsibilities, warranties, project management, and timelines will be governed under a formal construction agreement consistent with the City’s procurement policies and statutory requirements, ensuring regulatory compliance and the successful completion of the fire alarm replacement project.