Monitoring of Fire Alarm Systems, Inspection, Service and Repair

1. Monitor all MISD fire alarm systems (contractor to verify all locations) and elevators (various campuses) 2. The awarded contractor will be responsible for verifying proper zoning and description of alarm panels. 3. Contractor will also be responsible for providing all communication equipment needed for district alarms to communicate properly to the central monitoring station as provided by the contractor. 4. Awarded contractor shall also be responsible for the servicing of all communication equipment at no additional cost to the District 5. Fire alarm signals will be monitored by telephone line, 4G/LTE, network communications and/or long-range radio signals or as designated by District-approved means of transmission. 6. All signals for fire alarm systems will be transmitted through an existing security panel (Fire Lite, Silent Knight, Notifier, FCI). 7. The awarded contractor must be able to service, program and supply parts for any and all district fire panels. 8. Any additional panels for new schools or buildings during the contract term will be extended at the time the building is completed and turned over to the district from the construction company. 9. Alarm signals must be monitored by a UL approved Central Station for fire alarm UL protective signaling codes. Certification of Central Station must be submitted along with the proposal. 10. All secondary means of transmission to be proposed must meet the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 72) and must be UL approved for fire protection. 11. Annual inspections at each campus/facility as required under (NFPA 72). 12. All District authorized personnel will need to have access to the account information. (Police Department, Campus Staff & Alarm Technicians) 13. The awarded contractor must follow State & MISD protocol for each type of emergency call. Protocol will be provided by the District to the awarded vendor. 14. The awarded contractor must be able to provide Emergency Service 24/7. 15. The awarded contractor must make arrangements to work with the current contractor to provide a smooth transition of service that will ensure that the District is never left unmonitored. 16. The awarded contractor can begin work after the contract has been approved and awarded by the MISD Board of Trustees and has received a purchase order. 17. Company must submit copies of the Fire Alarm Certificate of Registration along with proposal.

Division 21 -	Fire Suppression.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Fire Detection and Alarm.