This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Santa Monica, California. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The City of Santa Monica is seeking a qualified fire protection contractor to provide fire alarm testing, repair and modification services. Jobs may include routine or emergency repair calls; new installations; modifications and repairs to existing fire alarm, sprinkler and suppression systems. Questions must be submitted online in the "Q&A" tab. The City will only accept or respond to questions submitted through the online vendor portal. Questions regarding this bid are due Wednesday, March 6, 2024 no later than 3:00 pm Pacific Time. The City reserves the right to award the bid to separate bidders on any of the items as provided in and set forth in the bidder's proposal form furnished by the City. It is further understood that if the bidder to whom any award is made fails to enter into a contract with the City, award may be made to the next best bidder, who shall be bound to perform as if she, he or it received the award in the first instance. 3.2. Best Bidder The award, if any, will be made to the best bidder(s). In evaluating whether a bidder(s) is (are) the best bidder(s) pursuant to the Santa Monica Municipal Code, City may utilize some or all of the following criteria: (1) Price. (2) The quality of the material or services offered. (3) The ability, capacity, and skill of the bidder(s) to perform the contract or provide the materials or services. (4) The capacity of the bidder(s) to perform the contract or provide the service promptly, within the time specified, and without delay or interference. (5) The sufficiency of the bidder's financial resources. (6) The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, training, experience, and efficiency of the bidder. (7) The ability of the bidder(s) to provide such future maintenance or service as may be needed. (8) Any other factor which will further the intent set forth in Section 608 of the City Charter. The City of Santa Monica (the "City") shall have absolute discretion in determining the applicability and weight or relative weight of some or all of the criteria listed above and is not required to select the lowest monetary bidder.