Inspection of Computer Room Fire Suppression Systems

The Retirement Systems of Alabama is seeking bids and qualification statements and materials from qualified vendors in order to provide professional 6-month, annual, and 5-year on-site inspections of fire suppression systems for RSA real properties located across the state The scope of the work includes annual and/or semiannual system inspections to verify proper system operation and code compliance. Locations and system types are described and more fully herein. Repairs or additional areas of work may be encountered or requested during the course of the contract term. The facilities include: GENERAL: The Retirement Systems of Alabama is seeking bids and qualification statements and materials from qualified vendors in order to provide professional 6-month, annual, and 5-year on-site inspections of fire suppression systems for RSA real properties located across the state. Bids will be received until 2:00p.m. CST 8.9.2022, at which time the submission period will be terminated. o RSA Tower Building o Alabama Center for Commerce o RSA Union Building o Alabama Center for Post-Secondary Education o RSA CJC Building o RSA Systems Building Interested firms must submit their proposal, three copies, in loose bound form with the following and other relevant information: As a minimum include with your bid the following: Company history and office locations. o Current service area/radius. o Contractor teaming arrangements or subcontract arrangements are not allowed (except for specialty contractors or consultants). o Copy of Alabama license and locality specific licensing required by each locality in the service area. o Contractor must be qualified to perform ALL work in accordance with applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and local fire code guidelines. o Proof of NFPA certification/qualifications o Corporations must furnish copies of registration with the Alabama Secretary of State. o Disclosure of ongoing litigation and claims history from the last five years. o Nonresident proposers must furnish a legal opinion of any preferences granted to proposers in their state of domicile in the letting of public contracts. o Current references from similar projects and customers Information must be presented in the order listed above, indexed and tabbed. Other supplemental information may be presented at the end of the required information. Brochures are discouraged and will not be considered as part of the submittal. Notice of Award, August 11, 2022 A follow up interview may be required based on the level of interest in the project and the quality of the submissions Submit questions and proposals to the following address: Attn: Steve Timms Asst. Director of Real Estate Investments Retirement Systems of Alabama 201 South Union Street Montgomery, AL 36130 334-517-7200 steve.timms@rsa-al.gov The RSA reserves the right to waive technicalities.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Insulation, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Entrances, Windows.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Audio-Visual Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Window Treatments, Casework, Rugs and Mats, Office Furniture, Seating.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Piping and Pumps, HVAC Air Distribution.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Communications Equipment Room Fittings, Communications Backbone Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Audio-Video Communications.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Fences and Gates, Planting Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities, Communications Utilities.