This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Green Cove Springs, Florida. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Clay County Board of County Commissioners (County) is seeking a qualified Contractor to perform comprehensive monthly and annual monitoring and inspections of fire and security alarm systems at various County facilities. This includes maintaining internet and cellular communicators to ensure the proper functioning of these systems. The Contractor will also be responsible for providing routine and emergency maintenance and repairs as needed. Services outside the regular monitoring and inspection schedule will be provided at the specified rates in the Pricing Proposal. The awarded Contractor shall be familiar with and able to maintain all fire alarm equipment and related communication devices for all equipment listed in the Pricing Proposal. The Contractor shall be able to operate and maintain the systems and any applicable software. It is incumbent upon all Bidders to examine the site and insure that they are aware of all conditions that may affect the services being requested. The County will not be responsible for conclusions made by the Contractor. No claims for additional compensation will be considered on behalf of any Contractor, subcontractor, materials suppliers or others on account of that person's failure to be fully informed of all requirements of all parts of this RFB. For questions about Clay County permitting please contact: Clay County Building Department Phone: (904) 269-6307 Email: permits@claycountygov.com All applicable permits, fees, licenses, and final County and municipality inspections are the responsibility of and will be paid for by the Contractor as specified in the plans. All other permits, assessments, fees, bonds, and other charges as necessary to perform and complete the work of the awarded Contract are the responsibility of and will be paid for by the Contractor, including any related inspection fees. Utility service connection fees and required utility service fees, if any, will be paid for and coordinated by the Contractor. Utility service connection, if any shall be coordinated by the Contractor. Utility service connection fees shall be paid for by the County. The term shall begin on the Effective Date and shall remain in effect for a period of two (2) years from the Effective Date, unless otherwise terminated as provided herein. The County has the sole option to renew the Agreement for two (2) additional one (1) year periods if it is deemed to be in the County's best interest to do so. If the awarded Contractor fails to maintain acceptable product quality or to perform adequately in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications established in this Request for Quotes, the County reserves the right to cancel the contract upon thirty (30) days written notice to the Contractor. The County reserves the right to approve all subcontractors. If subcontractors are to be utilized, their names must be included within this Request For Quotes. The County may request references of the subcontractors prior to approval. Responsibility for the performance of the Contract remains with the main Contractor exclusively. After the commencement of the project, Sub-Contractors may be added or modified during the Contract period only with prior written permission from the County, and only for reasonable cause, as judged by the County. If any subcontractor or Major Material Supplier is found to be incompetent, careless, or neglectful, or unduly delays progress of work, they shall be dismissed. Another shall then be employed in its place, as approved the County.