University Center Fire Alarm Replacement, Bldg. 558

The contract pertains to the replacement of the existing Johnson Controls Inc fire alarm control unit at the University of California, Santa Barbara’s University Center, Building 558, with a new Notifier NFS2-3030 or equal addressable fire alarm control unit integrated with a Digital Alarm Communication Transmitter to connect directly to the UC Police Department dispatch system. The scope encompasses the installation of new remote power supplies for notification appliances and door holders, replacement of all existing horn and strobe devices to ensure compliance with current code requirements for audible and visual coverage, and comprehensive restoration of the affected areas including drywall patching, painting, and ceiling tile repairs. All work must adhere to applicable construction standards, NFPA 25 for fire protection system testing, and be executed with minimal disruption to campus operations, with strict adherence to approved work hours and protective measures for existing infrastructure. The solicitation is structured as a fixed-price contract with a lowest price technically acceptable award basis, where cost is the sole evaluation factor—comprising the lump sum base bid, unit prices multiplied by estimated quantities, daily delay rates, and selected alternates—with no technical or qualitative scoring applied. Pricing details are not completed in the solicitation, leaving unit prices and total contract value as placeholders to be filled by bidders. Contractors must submit a three-volume operating and maintenance manual in physical and electronic .pdf formats, disclose all subcontractors with their socioeconomic status, provide full bonding and insurance documentation, and comply with strict submission protocols including a deadline of August 12, 2026, via the UCSB Planroom portal or physical delivery to the contracted services office. Performance occurs solely at the project site in Goleta, California, with inspections and acceptance conducted on-site by the University’s designated representative. All materials must meet manufacturer specifications, remain in original packaging with intact labels, and be stored under controlled conditions to prevent damage, with hazardous waste handled in full compliance with EPA and DOT regulations. The University retains the right to reject any proposed superintendent or subcontractor, enforce retention through escrow, and impose liquidated damages for delays, while requiring certified payrolls through LCPtrackerTM and full disclosure of socioeconomic participation.