DISTRICT OVERVIEW:
1.1.1 Judson ISD is a public school district encompassing 55.87 square miles providing services to the cities of
Converse, Kirby and Live Oak. The District also serves portions of the cities of San Antonio, Universal
City, Schertz, Selma and certain areas of unincorporated Bexar County.
1.1.2 The District currently has four high schools, four alternative learning programs, five middle schools,
twenty elementary schools, two transportation facilities, one distribution/maintenance complex, two
administration buildings, and one central kitchen. 1.1.3 Judson ISD has an average daily attendance of 25,000 students and approximately 3,130 employees.
1.1.4 DESCRIPTION: The Judson Independent School District desires to identify and select a vendor to
furnish licensed technicians, labor, materials, equipment, accessories and services required to perform
the annual and bi-annual Test & Inspections of the Fire Alarm System for all Judson ISD Campuses and
Departments as per the specifications contained herein. 1.1.5 Interested vendors shall be an established company providing this type of service and are invited to
respond to this Request for Proposal with the requested information as specified herein.
1.1.6 Vendor shall familiarize his/herself with each Campus location becoming aware of the extent of the
expected work and to the conditions under which he/she will be obligated to under this contract. It shall
be the Contractors obligation to verify the accuracy of system counts at each location to ensure
accurate/correct bid pricing. The contact person for this project is the Electronics Technician; he can be
reached at (210) 945- 1205 or on his cell (210) 559-0211. The Electronics Technician may be contacted
to schedule campus visits or for technical assistance. The District reserves the right to accept/reject any and all individual line items as described in the proposal
documents. 1.1.7 TYPE AND TERM OF CONTRACT: This is a price/requirements contract for the services described
in the proposal document; from the successful vendor for the duration of the contract. The contract shall
commence on or about April 21, 2023, for a one (1) year period with options, at the district's discretion,
for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions. INQUIRIES: The Judson Independent School District's Purchasing Department has a partnership with
Public Purchase, a web based eProcurement service. All questions related to this request concerning
documents, terms and conditions or contractual obligations shall be submitted directly through
Questions submitted by other methods will not be considered. All questions concerning this Proposal must be received no later than March 10, 2023 at 2:00 PM.
If you experience any difficulties with this process please contact Public Purchase at support@publicpurchase.com. SCOPE OF WORK: The Judson Independent School District desires to identify and select a vendor to
furnish licensed technicians, labor, materials, equipment, accessories and services required to perform
the annual and bi-annual fire alarm system inspections for all Judson ISD Campuses and Departments as
per the specifications contained herein. Test and Inspections performed by the Vendor for the listed fire
alarm systems on BID FORM per specifications contained herein shall include but are not limited to the
following: o Fire Alarm systems shall be tested, and service tagged at the main alarm panel, at the
frequency required by local, State, or Federal statute. Copies of each inspection shall be
forwarded to the local, State or Federal authorities as required by law, code or ordinance.
A copy of each inspection, test or service shall be forwarded to the Electronics
Technician for Judson Independent School District within twenty-four (24) hours of
completion of the inspection and/or test JUDSON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM TEST & INSPECTION SERVICES
RFP 22-338 o Testing of the fire alarms systems shall be performed in accordance with NFPA 72
standards and 29 CFR 1910.164
o Testing frequency shall be in accordance with NFPA 72 standard and local, State, and
Federal statutes
o Testing of sprinkler system devices shall be performed in accordance with NFPA 72
standards
o Testing of fire doors and dampers shall be performed in accordance with manufacturer's
guidelines and NFPA 72 standards and any other standards that may apply
o Inspect for any changes or modifications to the Fire Alarm Systems
o Test main panel and remote power supplies for proper operation
o Inspect all batteries and report any problems
o Inspect all telephone lines associated with panels and report any problems
o Test all control and/or auxiliary functions and report any problems
o Perform all bi-annual Special Gas Systems as required by the NFPA
o Electronic testing of all sprinkler devices
o Electronic testing of all kitchen devices
o Verify proper operation of all elevator recalls
o Test all annunciators and voice evacuation panels
o Staying informed and inquiring of any changes in the general occupancy environment,
operations, and conditions related to the Fire Alarm Systems
o Vendor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations,
ordinances and codes obtaining any licenses or permits required to provide the services
under this RFP.
o Vendor shall be licensed as required by the jurisdiction in which the service is to be
performed and the license shall be current and in good standing. Awarded Vendor shall
provide copies of licenses.
o Vendor's shall submit sample reports in hard copy and digital copy form with their RFP
response
o Inspections shall be coordinated through the Electronics Technician for the Judson
Independent School District Maintenance Department; he can be reached at (210) 945-
1205 or on his cell (210) 559-0211.
o When testing and inspection of the fire alarm systems reveals defective parts or functions
that could cause impairment of proper operation of the system, the Contractor shall notify
the Electronics Technician for the Judson Independent School District Maintenance
Department while still on site. A Judson Independent School District representative will
then submit a proposal to multiple pre-qualified Vendors requesting a quote to perform
the needed repairs.
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