RFP Design - Fire Alarm Upgrade Trenton Psychiatric Hospital

The DPMC is seeking to engage the services of a Fire Detection Systems Firm with the objective to replace an antiquated zoned fire alarm system with a new addressable fire alarm system in multiple buildings at the Trenton Psychiatric Hospital. The existing system is comprised of outdated panels that must be replaced, along with some new panels. The existing system communicates over copper communication lines which are degraded and experience frequent failures. A survey phase analysis should evaluator whether, in lieu of replacement, it is possible to integrate the new panels into a campus-wide, non-proprietary head end. The survey phase should also evaluate the feasibility and cost of replacing the copper communication lines. The consultant shall be a firm prequalified with the DPMC in: Fire Detection Systems (P043) with a dollar rating of $3 million or greater. The firm shall also have in-house capabilities or identify sub-consultants prequalified in the following disciplines: 1. Estimating/Cost Analysis (P025), 2. Asbestos Design (P037), 3. Asbestos Safety Control Monitoring (P038) and 4. Lead Paint Evaluation (P065) The firm should also identify all other architectural, engineering and specialty disciplines necessary to complete the project as described in the scope of work. Only firms currently prequalified with DPMC in Fire Detection Systems (P043) with a rating of $3 million or greater may submit. All joint venture firms must be separately prequalified in HVAC Engineering with at least one firm having a dollar rating of $3 million or greater. Please note there is a maximum 40-page limit for preliminary technical proposals (form 48B) submitted for this project. Any information beyond the 40-page limit will not be considered. Please note: all consultant(s)/sub-consultant(s) participating on the project team must be separately prequalified by DPMC in the discipline(s) for which they will be providing professional services. If a firm is not currently prequalified, a completed prequalification application must be received by August 25, 2022 no later than 4 PM in order for a firm to be eligible to submit on this project. The consultant selection committee for this project will evaluate the preliminary technical proposals based upon: 1. Demonstration of the firm / project teams organization and 2. The firm / project teams experience on projects of a similar size and nature The consultants project approach and implementation plan, schedule, and cost estimating/budget control will be reviewed as part of the full technical proposals which will be submitted at a later date. Interested firms that meet the qualifications set forth above may obtain an RFP package by contacting William Mahan of DPMC at (609) 292-4234 or by e-mail to william.mahan@treas.nj.gov. All competing firms are required to comply with the requirements of PL 1975, c. 127 (N.J.A.C. 17:27), regarding non-discrimination requirements in the performance of state contracts and PL. 2005, c. 51 certification and disclosure of political contributions. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.

Division 02 -	Existing Conditions, Subsurface Investigation.
Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing, Metal Joists, Metal Support Assemblies, Healthcare Metal Supports.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Specialty Doors and Frames, Entrances, Storefronts, and Curtain Walls, Windows, Louvers and Vents.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Resilient Flooring, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Partitions, Service Walls, Patient Bed Service Walls, Wall and Door Protection, Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Storage Assemblies, Protective Covers.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Mercantile and Service Equipment, Vending Equipment, Foodservice Equipment, Ice Machines, Cleaning and Disposal Equipment, Healthcare Equipment, Medical Sterilizing Equipment, Examination and Treatment Equipment, Patient Care Equipment, Operating Room Equipment, Solid Waste Handling Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Window Blinds, Casework, Furniture, Seating, Institutional Furniture, Healthcare Furniture.
Division 13 -	Special Construction, Radiation Protection.
Division 14 -	Conveying Equipment.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Fire-Suppression Sprinkler Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Healthcare Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers, Gas and Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Compressed-Air Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Chemical-Waste Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Processed Water Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Piping and Pumps, HVAC Air Distribution.
Division 25 -	Integrated Automation.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Substations, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Special Purpose Lighting, Healthcare Lighting, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Audio-Video Communications, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems, Paging Systems, Public Address Systems, Intercommunications and Program Systems, Healthcare Intercommunications and Program Systems, Healthcare Communications and Monitoring Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Electronic Surveillance, Fire Detection and Alarm, Radiation Detection and Alarm.
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Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities.