St Pete Campus Fire Alarm Replacement

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is soliciting competitive bids for the replacement of the fire alarm system at its St. Pete Campus in Pinellas County. The project encompasses a 140,000 square foot campus consisting of four buildings located at 100 Eighth Avenue SE, St. Petersburg, Florida. The selected contractor must provide all labor, materials, and equipment to install a new, non-proprietary fire alarm system in accordance with designs by Pinnacle Engineering Group, P.A. and in compliance with the Florida Accessibility Code, ADA standards, and the National Electric Code. Bidders must be certified electrical, mechanical, or fire alarm contractors and are required to submit sealed bids including a bid form, subcontractor list, and at least three verifiable references. For bids exceeding 200,000 dollars, contractors must be prequalified, provide proof of two similar projects completed within the last three years, and maintain an office or project within 300 road miles of the site. A bid bond of 5 percent is required for projects exceeding 100,000 dollars. Award selection is based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid. The contract mandates strict adherence to Florida Statutes Chapter 255, E-Verify employment eligibility, and the Build America, Buy America provision of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021. Performance and labor and material payment bonds are required within ten days of contract receipt. While the original bid response deadline was October 26, 2026, the agency has issued a notification of delay, with the new anticipated posting date for the Notice of Intent to Award set for Friday, November 6, 2026.