Niskayuna Central School District is seeking a contractor for fire alarm systems testing, inspections, and maintenance at nine facilities. All work must comply with NFPA 72 and local requirements. Proposals are due August 7, 2026. Bidders must be registered with the New York State Department of Labor. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible vendor offering the best value. Technicians must be NICET Level II certified or equivalent. Emergency service response is required within four hours, 365 days a year. Payment terms are within 60 days of satisfactory completion and approval.
Proposals must be submitted no later than 2:00 p. m. on Friday, August 7, 2026. Proposals must be submitted to the purchasing office at the above address no later than 2:00 p. m. on friday, august 7, 2026.
Payment shall be made within sixty 60 days following the satisfactory completion of the contract upon approval by the district. Payment shall be made within sixty 60 days following the satisfactory completion of the contract upon approval by the district.
The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible vendor offering a proposal response that best meets the terms, conditions and criteria stated in the rfp, with pricing for the items requested as a major factor in this evaluation. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible vendor offering a proposal response that best meets the terms, conditions and criteria stated in the rfp.
Technicians must be NICET Level II certified or equivalent in fire alarm systems. Technicians must be nicet level ii certified or equivalent in fire alarm systems.
In the event of breach, if the vendor does not cure such breach within a ten 10 day period of such notice, the district reserves the right to terminate the contract immediately. In the event the vendor fails to deliver as ordered, or within the time specified, or fails to abide by any of the provisions of this contract, including but not limited to, untimely performance, or other unsatisfactory performance, such failure shall constitute a breach of contract and may result in termination of the contract by the district.
A proposer may be required to attend an interview with and/or make a presentation of their qualifications along with a facility walkthrough with the director of operations and maintenance and/or RFP evaluation committee. Proposer may be required to attend an interview with andor make a presentation of their qualifications along with a facility walkthrough with the director of operations and maintenance andor rfp evaluation committee.
All questions or requests for RFP clarifications or explanations must be submitted no later than 4 p. m. on July 24, 2026. All questions or requests for rfp clarifications or explanations must be submitted no later than 4 p. m. on july 24, 2026, addressed to the attention of michael desantis via email at mdesantis@niskyschools. org.
The district reserves the right to reject any proposal where investigation and evaluation of the vendors qualifications indicate that the vendor may not promptly and efficiently complete the services as per the specifications. The district reserves the right to reject any proposal where investigation and evaluation of the vendors qualifications indicate that the vendor may not promptly and efficiently complete the services as per the specifications.