SAGINAW POLICE DEPARTMENT FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
| Bidders ID: | NBD11746168635593388 |
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| Due Date: | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Level of Government: | State & Local |
| State: | Michigan |
| Agency: | City of Saginaw |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation Number: | P2139-27 |
| Source: | Members Only |
| Bid Number: |
P2139-27
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| Bid Title: |
SAGINAW POLICE DEPARTMENT FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
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| Category: | General Bids |
| Status: | Open |
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DATE: JUNE 8, 2026
REQUEST FOR SEALED BID PROPOSAL
CITY OF SAGINAW- CITY HALL
PURCHASING OFFICE
1315 S. WASHINGTON AVENUE, ROOM #105
SAGINAW, MICHIGAN 48601
PHONE: (989) 759-1430
SEALED BID: P2139-27
TITLE: SAGINAW POLICE DEPARTMENT FIRE
ALARM SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
DUE BY: JUNE 23, 2026, AT 3:00 PM
The City of Saginaw is soliciting Sealed Bid Proposals for the Saginaw Police Department Fire Alarm System
Replacement with specifications as shown in bid document. Bids must be received in the Purchasing Office
prior to 3:00 PM on the due date to be considered.
This bid will be considered All or None.
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The City of Saginaw does not accept sealed bid proposals via fax or email. Bid documents are available for
download on the City of Saginaw’s web site, www.saginaw-mi.com, under the ‘Commercial Bids’ tab.
‘All or None’ means bidders are required to submit pricing for all years and/or all items requested. Any
proposal submitted that does not meet this requirement may be disqualified. If said bid is not listed as ‘All or
None’, the City reserves the right to split said bid to our best benefit.
‘No Substitutions’ means bidders are required to submit pricing for goods/materials as noted in specifications.
If the bid does not include no substitutions language, the respective bidder can submit pricing for a substitution
and/or alternate. You must identify the brand, model, part number, etc., method or process. Bidders may
include supporting documents. The City reserves the right to determine equivalent.
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MANDATORY WALK-THROUGH:
Interested bidders must attend a mandatory walk-through scheduled on June 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the
Saginaw Police Department, 612 Federal Ave., Saginaw, MI 48607. Bidders who have questions on this
project can contact Jay Gustin, Facilities Administrator at (989) 759-2191, jgustin@saginaw-mi.com.
SCOPE OF WORK:
1. GENERAL
1.1 Scope of Work
Provide a complete, new, fully addressable fire alarm system for the Police Department building. The system
shall replace the existing fire alarm system in its entirety and shall include all labor, materials, equipment,
devices, wiring, programming, permits, testing, documentation, training, and commissioning necessary to
provide a complete and fully operational fire alarm and signaling system.
The contractor shall furnish and install all equipment required for a complete turnkey system, whether
specifically identified in these specifications or required for proper system operation and code compliance.
The system shall be designed, installed, programmed, tested, and placed into service in full compliance with:
• NFPA 72 (2025 Edition) – National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
• NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code
• International Fire Code (IFC) 2024 Edition as adopted by the City of Saginaw
• All applicable State of Michigan building and fire codes
• All applicable local ordinances and requirements
• Requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
2. SYSTEM DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Design Responsibility
The awarded contractor shall provide complete fire alarm system design services by a qualified fire alarm
system design specialist experienced in commercial fire alarm system design and code compliance.
System design drawings, calculations, battery calculations, device layouts, sequence of operations, riser
diagrams, voltage drop calculations, and all related engineering documentation shall be included as part of the
bid and project scope.
The design specialist shall ensure the system complies with:
• NFPA 72 (2025 Edition)
• IFC 2024 as adopted by the City of Saginaw
• Manufacturer installation requirements
• ADA accessibility requirements
• All AHJ requirements
2.2 Shop Drawings and Submittals
Prior to installation, the contractor shall submit complete shop drawings and design documentation for review
and approval by the Owner and Authority Having Jurisdiction.
Submittals shall include, at minimum:
• Floor plans showing all device locations
• Riser diagrams
• Sequence of operations
• Battery calculations
• Voltage drop calculations
• Product data sheets
• Wiring methods
• Device address list
• System network architecture
• Fire suppression interface details
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• Central station communication methods
No installation work shall begin until submittals are approved.
3. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
3.1 General Requirements
• System shall be a fully addressable intelligent fire alarm system
• System shall be UL listed for fire protective signaling service
• System shall provide complete building coverage in accordance with NFPA 72 spacing, location, and
installation requirements
• System shall be non-proprietary to the extent possible, or clearly identified as requiring manufacturer-
specific service tools
• All components shall be new and from a single manufacturer unless otherwise approved
3.2 System Monitoring
• System shall be connected to a UL-listed central station monitoring service
• All alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals shall be automatically transmitted
• Communication methods shall comply with NFPA 72 (2025) supervision and reliability requirements
• Contractor shall identify all communication hardware, modules, and connection requirements necessary
for monitoring service integration
• Monitoring configuration shall allow for future changes in monitoring providers without requiring major
system replacement or redesign
3.3 Indoor Gun Range Fire Suppression System
Provide complete evaluation and code compliance upgrades for the indoor gun range fire suppression system,
including but not limited to:
• Inspection and assessment of the existing suppression system and associated controls
• Replacement or upgrade of obsolete, damaged, non-functional, or non-compliant components
• Verification of sprinkler coverage, spacing, hydraulic requirements, and obstruction clearances
• Replacement or addition of sprinkler heads as required for occupancy classification and environmental
conditions
• Inspection and testing of valves, supervisory switches, tamper switches, flow switches, piping, hangers,
and supports
• Integration of suppression system supervisory and alarm signals into the new fire alarm control panel
• Verification of required fire department connections, signage, and identification
• Coordination with ventilation or exhaust shutdown systems associated with the firing range
• Provide all required permitting, testing, flushing, hydrostatic testing, and final acceptance
documentation
• Provide complete code compliance in accordance with applicable NFPA standards, IFC 2024
requirements, and AHJ requirements
4. SYSTEM PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
• Provide complete automatic detection coverage for all required spaces including corridors, offices,
mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, storage areas, and support spaces
• System shall provide distinct alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals
• System shall include event logging and history storage capability
• System shall support future expansion without major system redesign
5. FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL (FACP)
• Microprocessor-based addressable fire alarm control panel
• UL 864 listed
• Network capable and expandable
• Battery backup sized per NFPA 72 standby and alarm duration requirements
• Provide local annunciation of all system events
• Provide USB or network programming interface for authorized personnel
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6. INITIATING DEVICES
Provide and install all initiating devices required for a complete code-compliant system.
6.1 Automatic Detection
• Photoelectric smoke detectors in all required areas
• Multi-criteria detectors where environmental conditions warrant reduced nuisance alarms
• Heat detectors in mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, and other non-occupied spaces as required
6.2 Manual Initiation
• Addressable manual pull stations located at required exits and travel paths per NFPA 72 and applicable
building code requirements
7. NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES
Provide audible and visual notification appliances throughout the facility in compliance with NFPA 72 (2025),
IFC 2024, and ADA requirements.
Notification appliances shall include:
• Horn/strobe or speaker/strobe devices as required
• High and low intensity strobes where applicable
Device placement shall ensure complete occupant notification coverage for audibility and visibility
requirements.
8. SYSTEM INTERFACES
Provide all required interface modules and programming for integration with applicable building systems,
including:
• HVAC shutdown systems
• Door release systems
• Elevator recall systems
• Fire sprinkler monitoring systems
• Suppression system monitoring and supervisory devices
• Ventilation or exhaust shutdown systems associated with the firing range
9. WIRING AND INSTALLATION
• All wiring shall comply with NFPA 70 and NFPA 72 installation requirements
• Circuits shall be Class A or Class B as required by system design and AHJ approval
• Wiring shall be properly labeled, documented, and tested
• All installation methods shall comply with manufacturer requirements and listing instructions
• Penetrations shall be properly firestopped in accordance with applicable codes
10. TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE
The contractor shall perform complete system testing in accordance with NFPA 72 Chapter 14 (2025 Edition).
Testing shall include:
• All initiating devices
• All notification appliances
• All control relays and interface functions
• Fire suppression monitoring functions
• Central station communication verification
• Battery standby calculations and testing
Contractor shall provide completed NFPA 72 inspection, testing, and maintenance documentation.
Final acceptance shall be subject to approval by the Authority Having Jurisdiction and the Owner’s
representative.
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11. TRAINING AND DOCUMENTATION
Contractor shall provide:
• As-built drawings showing all device locations and wiring routes
• Complete system programming documentation
• Device address lists and panel configuration records
• Operation and maintenance manuals
• Warranty documentation
• Inspection and testing reports
Contractor shall provide on-site training for facility personnel covering:
• System operation
• Alarm response procedures
• Basic troubleshooting
• System reset procedures
• Emergency procedures
• Reporting of system troubles and impairments
12. WARRANTY AND SERVICE
• System shall include a minimum one-year warranty on all parts, labor, and programming from the date
of final acceptance
• Contractor shall provide emergency service response procedures and escalation contacts
• Extended service agreement options shall be included with the bid proposal
13. PERMITS AND CODE COMPLIANCE
The contractor shall obtain all permits, inspections, approvals, and certifications required for completion of the
project.
All work shall comply with:
• NFPA 72 (2025 Edition)
• NFPA 70
• IFC 2024 as adopted by the City of Saginaw
• Applicable State of Michigan codes
• AHJ requirements
• Manufacturer installation standards
Any deficiencies identified by the AHJ or code review process shall be corrected by the contractor at no
additional cost if related to design, installation, or code compliance deficiencies.
ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION
1
LOT SAGINAW POLICE DEPARTMENT FIRE ALARM
SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
TOTAL COST
$________________
FOB: CITY OF SAGINAW
1435 S WASHINGTON AVE.
SAGINAW, MI 48601
PAYMENT TERMS: _________________
DELIVERY LEAD TIME: _________________
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