Fire Evacuation Government Bids & RFPs

The pricing submitted must be valid for a project schedule of Summer 2027, approximately mid-May through mid-August.

The bid notice states that a minimum one-year installer's warranty on all materials, equipment, and labor is required.

The design services require drawings and specifications stamped by an Idaho-licensed professional engineer or NICET III fire alarm designer.

Statements of qualifications are due by 2 PM on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Bids will be due at a selected date in June 2026.

The city of Nashua does not pay late fees in responding to billing. If you include a late fee, it should not be applied for a 45 day period after receipt of the bill. We take pride in paying our bills in a timely manner.

The school district will examine and evaluate each statement of qualifications submitted. A detailed and objective evaluation will be conducted, the sole intent of which will be to identify those companies that best meet the needs of the school district. Selection criteria will include, but not be limited to, prior experience of similar size and scope, cost structure for services rendered, completeness of RFQ package, and references.

Statements of qualifications must include a completed company questionnaire (Appendix B) and financial statement, a list of five or more clients where similar work has been provided with contact names and numbers, and a description of experience related to this work.

Should any goods or services furnished by the bidder under a contract or purchase order fail to conform to the specifications contained herein or to a sample submitted by the bidder, the district may reject the goods or services. In such an event, the bidder shall be instructed to remove any goods or cease providing services at no cost to the district, and replace them with goods or services conforming to the specifications and samples. Should the bidder default in the performance of the foregoing paragraph, the district reserves the right to purchase the goods or services from other sources, and to hold the bidder responsible for any excess costs occasioned to the district thereby.

Samples when required shall be furnished free of charge and must be tagged with the bidder's name and bid identification. Samples not used or destroyed in testing will be returned to the bidder at his/her request and expense.

The bid notice states that the training must focus on protecting occupants from fire, smoke, fumes, and panic, with mandatory topics including exit routes, emergency lighting, alarm systems, and evacuation procedures. The training needs to provide specific, tailored guidelines for different types of facilities and emphasize the human element of how employees should act, move, and respond during emergencies. The required training must bridge the gap between technical code requirements and practical, real-world application, ensuring that employees are trained to act effectively and satisfy OSHA's requirement for employers to have a compliant emergency action plan.

The bid notice states that delivery is to be made within **** days ARO (After Receipt of Order).

The bid notice states that all responsible sources may submit a quote.

The bid notice indicates that there is no possibility of inspection or preliminary visit.

The bid notice indicates that no samples need to be sent.

The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the services, but it mentions a two-year contract for FY27 and FY28, with Item 3 specifying the period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The bid opening date is April 14, 2026.

The bid notice requires standard Illinois certifications and terms and conditions as attachments.

A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 10 am at TDF, **** County Farm Road, Rushville, IL. Please contact Erica Holler at **** ext **** at least 24 hours in advance to confirm attendance.

The bid notice does not indicate that samples are required.

The bid notice does not provide an estimated total monetary value for the contract.