Renovation of a library in Cranston, Rhode Island. Completed plans call for the renovation of a library.

Sealed bids are invited for AES radio box upgrades to fire alarm systems at the Cranston Public Library. Bids must be submitted in duplicate and clearly marked. Bids will be received at the office of the Purchasing Agent. No bid may be withdrawn within sixty days after opening without permission. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities, or accept the bid considered to be in the city's best interest. AES Radio box upgrades to the fire alarm systems at the following Cranston Public Library locations: Central Library - 140 Sockanosset Cross Road Auburn branch - 396 Pontiac Avenue Knightsville branch - 1847 Cranston Street Oaklawn Branch - 230 Wilbur Avenue William Hall Library - 1825 Broad Street Question Deadline 05/12/2026 No interpretation on the meaning of the Plans, Specifications or other Contract Document will be made to any bidder orally. Every request for such interpretations should be in writing, addressed to the Purchasing Agent, Room 202, 869 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI, 02910, and to be given consideration must be received at least seven (7) days prior to the date fixed for the opening of the bids. PROGRAMMING: The CFD Fire Alarm Division is the ONLY entity authorized to assign the box number and program the radio box. INSTALLATION: A. Placement: The installer must contact the CFD Superintendent or Line Crew for placement of the Subscriber Unit. A signal strength test is required prior to installation of equipment. Typical placement will be on or near an exterior wall, away from building steel. While the radio box must be accessible, clearly labeled and shall be installed as to be programmed without the use of a ladder, (top of radio box no more than 6' measured from floor), it is not required to be near the fire alarm control unit. B. Antenna: Standard installation should only require the antenna provided with the unit; however, some locations may require a 6 dB high gain external antenna. Cable used for any external antenna shall be a minimum of type LMR-400. Distances will affect the cable type to be used. The Cranston Fire Dept. Fire Alarm Division must be contacted for additional information regarding either a standard 3 dB or a 6dB high gain antenna installation. Lightning protection shall be provided for all external antennas. Final determination of the antenna used will be made by the CFD Fire Alarm Division. The antenna shall not be enclosed in metal, or in close proximity to metal, running parallel to antenna. The antenna shall be installed at least 18 inches away from any metal conduits. Site Walkthrough Thursday, May 14, 2026 Auburn Branch: 11AM-4PM ask for Nomi Central Library: 9AM-2PM ask for Joe Martucci William Hall Library: 10AM-4PM ask for Zach or Jill Friday, May 15, 2026 Knightsville Branch: 10AM-5PM ask for Nancy Oaklawn Branch: 10AM-3PM ask staff at the desk