Title:

MDFR FIRE ALARM SYSTEM UPGRAGES 2023 FLORIDA LEGISLATIVE FUNDING

Opening Date:

2/8/2024 10:00:00 AM

Announcement Info:

(Contractor must obtain and submit all permits prior to performing any work). CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY PERMITS, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND LABOR TO ACCOMPLISH THE FOLLOWING: SCOPE OF WORK 1. Remove and replace existing Fire Alarm Control Panel with addressable type. Manufacturer shall be one of the following: a. Fire Light b. Silent Knight c. Notifier 2. Remove and replace existing fire alarm devices with new fire alarm devices (e.g., smoke detectors, pull stations, duct detectors, sprinkler supervisory devices). Where fire alarm devices do not show as existing and require coverage for protection, the fire alarm device and its required wiring for operation shall be installed. This shall include CO detectors where required as per industry standards. 3. Communication to Central station is required. Fire alarm monitoring services are contracted separately by MDFR and shall not be included in this scope of work. However, coordination is required between contractor and fire alarm central station company to ensure fire alarm system is receiving and sending signals as required by industry standards. Sprinklered fire stations shall have the required devices installed. 4. Existing wiring/cabling to be removed and replaced with new. Existing surface mounted and concealed raceways may remain and be reused for wiring. 5. Required fire alarm signage shall be provided and installed by the contractor. 6. Signed and sealed plans/shop drawings shall be provided by the awarded contractor or contractor’s design representative and submitted for review to the appropriate building department having jurisdiction for approval. Permits are required and shall be the responsibility of the awarded contractor. All permit fees shall be the responsibility of the awarded contractor. Inspections shall be coordinated prior to inspection date with MDFR Project manager to ensure access to fire station. 7. Product submittals shall be provided to MDFR Project Manager for review prior to submitting to building department and prior to ordering. 8. Installation of all fire alarm components shall be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner in accordance with the standards of performance considered generally acceptable in the industry for similar tasks and projects. 9. Working hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Weekends and holidays are to be requested in writing 48 hours prior. 10. Contractor to include necessary dumpster as required to comply with the proposed scope of work. Location to be determined and approved by MDFR. 11. MDFR emergency vehicles have the Right-Of-Way at all times. Contractors are not to block or interfere with MDFR daily operations. 12. The work shall be sequenced as necessary to coordinate the work of all subcontractors and suppliers in the most effective manner to diligently complete the work and meet the project schedule as well as the Contract completion deadline. 13. All construction related debris shall be removed by the contractor daily, as construction debris piling WILL NOT be allowed unless properly placed in a construction dumpster. Construction dumpster will be used for loose debris and construction waste materials, unless contractor removes the construction debris daily and immediately after each construction phase. The stations grounds both during and after construction shall be clean of ALL related construction debris including nails, scrap materials, etc. Contractor is responsible and shall include the dumpster(s) and /or debris removal (hauling) as part of their project bid. 14. Storing of material will only be allowed by contractor written request and MDFR Construction written approval. If grounds are used for storing material, equipment, working area, etc., contractor to return grounds to its original conditions, replacing grass, etc. 15. Contractor shall repair & repaint any and all damaged walls caused, as a result of the proposed scope of work at the cost of the contractor, including cost of paint to match existing Fire Station colors. 16. MDFR Fire Rescue Facility is NOT allowed for contractor’s use, therefore contractor shall consider portable toilets and other temporary equipment for contractor use. Contractor and their employees are only allowed inside the fire station areas as it pertains to their scope of work. 17. The contractor shall notify MDFR Project Manager of any deviations or conditions encountered which are contrary to those indicated on the project contract drawing document. Failure to make written notifications, shall place responsibility upon the contractor to carry out the work in a satisfactory and workmanlike manner. 18. Contractor shall provide approved temporary chemical toilet facility for his construction crew/employees. The contractor shall be responsible to service clean and maintain such toilet facility. 19. Safety and Security Precautions – All on-site contractor’s personnel, shall have identification and or company business attire according to the rules and regulations set by the Miscellaneous Construction Contract 7040-0/07. Contractor shall be responsible for the storage and protection of materials & equipment’s. Contractor shall provide barriers/ barricades etc. as necessary to prevent entry and protect construction employees/ personnel. Contractor shall be responsible for all safety precautions and accident preventive provisions of OSHA and all applicable safety codes; Including no claims shall be made against (MDFR) by reason of any act of an employee or trespasser. 20. Manufacturer’s disclaimers and limitation on product warranties do not relieve the contractor of the warranty on the work incorporating the products, nor does it relieve suppliers, manufacturers, or subcontractors required to countersign special warranties with the contractor. 21. Contact list must be provided for this construction, including a 24/7 contact for emergencies. 22. Fisher Island (Fire Station 42) requirements: a. All contractors must use the Terminal East Ferry located at 112 MacArthur Causeway Miami Beach, FL 33139. b. Hours of access for contractors Monday – Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. c. No contractor work on weekends or Holidays (Unless written approval is provided by Fisher Island property manager and confirmed by Public Safety) d. All vehicles using the Fisher Island Ferry are subject to search. e. Contractors must present a valid form of photo identification to enter Fisher Island and maintain possession of identification while on Fisher Island property. f. Contractors are allowed to drive to the building where they are conducting work to drop off tools, materials and workers and must park at the fire station. g. Covers are required on all vehicles hauling loads. h. No unauthorized parking or parking on grass. i. Please keep noise to a minimum; refrain from honking your horn, playing loud music, or yelling. j. Vehicles must be in good working condition. In accordance with Sections 2.25 and 2.33 (E) of CICC 7040-0/07 this Project is considered a single trade or primarily single trade project. Primary Trade related work shall not be subcontracted. If ancillary (trade) work is required to complete this Project you may contract with a subcontractor with approval from the contracting Department and the Internal Services Department, Small Business Development Division (SBD). All subcontractors must be certified SBE-CONS firms and approval given by SBD prior to any work beginning. This project is covered under the Cone of Silence. Any questions pertaining to this project must be submitted in writing to the Project Manager. Please email all questions to: Rafael.RojasJr@miamidade.gov -AND- BENEDIT@miamidade.gov, coping the Clerks of the Board at CLERKBCC@miamidade.gov 1. PRE-BID SITE VISIT: This will be a two-day pre-bid. **BIDDERS MUST ATTEND BOTH DAYS AND MUST VISIT AND SIGN-IN AT ALL SITES IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO BID** Day 1 - GROUP 1: Pre-bid site visit has been scheduled for Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. starting at Fire Station 7 located at 9350 NW 22 Avenue, Miami, FL 33147. Immediately following the visit at Station 7, contractors will be escorted by a MDFR Project Manager to the remaining stations to conduct site visits at those sites as well. Contractors who fail to visit and sign in at each site with the MDFR Project Manager will be unable to submit a bid for this project. Group A - Stations Fire Station 7 9350 NW 22 Avenue Fire Station 8 2900 NE 199 Street Fire Station 11 18705 NW 27 Avenue Fire Station 20 13000 NE 16 Avenue Fire Station 22 15655 Biscayne Boulevard Day 2 - GROUP 2: Pre-bid site visit has been scheduled for Friday, January 12, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. starting at Fire Station 17 located at 7050 NW 36 Street, Miami, FL 33122. Immediately following the visit at Station 17, contractors will be escorted by a MDFR Project Manager to the remaining stations to conduct site visits at those sites as well. Contractors who fail to visit each site with the MDFR Project Manager will be unable to submit a bid for this project. Group B Stations Fire Station 1 16699 NW 67 Avenue Fire Station 4 9201 SW 152 Street Fire Station 17 7050 NW 36 Street Fire Station 42 65 Fisher Island Drive

Technical Certification:

Electrical Contractor

Commodities

Code	Description
91082	WIRING SERVICES, ELECTRICAL
91438	ELECTRICAL
92531	ELECTRICAL, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
93625	MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Solicitation Package/Addendums

Type	File Name
Package	MDFR-785-VAR-FA-R.pdf