Cheshire School District Fire Alarm System Upgrade RFP #2526-4AB - Cheshire High School
Cheshire School DistrictSchool · Cheshire, CT- Due
- Mar 6, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Primary contact
- Emily Taylor
- (203) 250-2451
The 30-second brief
Cheshire School District is soliciting sealed proposals for professional installation services to upgrade the fire alarm system at Cheshire High School located at 525 South Main Street, Cheshire, CT. The project requires the installation of fire alarm components and systems as detailed in the technical specifications and drawings. A mandatory walkthrough is required for all prospective bidders. The procurement includes prevailing wage requirements and will be evaluated based on the best interests of the school district. Proposals are due by March 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Interested vendors must obtain official documents from the School District Operations page under Bids and Requests for Proposals on the district website.
Professional installation services for the fire alarm system upgrade; attendance at mandatory walkthrough.
Award to the proposal judged to be in the School’s best interests; district may accept all or any part, reject all, waive informalities, or terminate.
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Summary
Cheshire School District is soliciting sealed proposals for professional installation services to upgrade the fire alarm system at Cheshire High School located at 525 South Main Street, Cheshire, CT. The project requires the installation of fire alarm components and systems as detailed in the technical specifications and drawings.
A mandatory walkthrough is required for all prospective bidders. The procurement includes prevailing wage requirements and will be evaluated based on the best interests of the school district. Proposals are due by March 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Interested vendors must obtain official documents from the School District Operations page under Bids and Requests for Proposals on the district website.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Award to the proposal judged to be in the School’s best interests; district may accept all or any part, reject all, waive informalities, or terminate.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Professional installation services for the fire alarm system upgrade; attendance at mandatory walkthrough.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- RFP #2526-4AB
- Tech Specifications
- Drawings
- Prevailing Wage Schedule
- Addendum #1
- Walk Through Sign In
- Addendum #2
- Addendum #3
- Sign In Sheet & Proposal Results
- Submit to
- Obtain documents from the School’s website on the Central Office, School District Operations page under Bids and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
- Scope location
- Cheshire, CT
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Cheshire School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 6, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Obtain documents from the School’s website on the Central Office, School District Operations page under Bids and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).. For questions, contact Emily Taylor.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Cheshire School District in CT, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Emily Taylor at (203) 250-2451. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Professional installation services for the fire alarm system upgrade; attendance at mandatory walkthrough.. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Award to the proposal judged to be in the School’s best interests; district may accept all or any part, reject all, waive informalities, or terminate." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Cheshire School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Cheshire School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Cheshire School District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: RFP #2526-4AB, Tech Specifications, Drawings, Prevailing Wage Schedule, Addendum #1, Walk Through Sign In, Addendum #2, Addendum #3, Sign In Sheet & Proposal Results. Review the full document from Cheshire School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Cheshire, CT. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.