City of Norton Shores - Fire Alarm System Installation for City Hall, Police Department, and Recreation Department - 2026
City of Norton ShoresCity · Norton Shores, MI- Due
- Nov 19, 2026
- 5 days left
- Posted
- Oct 22, 2026
- Primary contact
- Brandon Wilburn
- (231) 332-2040
The 30-second brief
The Norton Shores Facilities Department is seeking bids for the installation, materials, and permits for a new fire alarm system for City Hall, Police Department, and Recreation Department buildings, located at 4814 Henry St., Norton Shores, MI 49441. The project includes furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, programming, testing, inspection, training, and integration with existing building systems and the existing updated fire alarm system serving the newer portion of the building. Required equipment includes audible and visual notification appliances, addressable fire alarm control panels, smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, wiring, conduit, raceways, junction boxes, emergency backup power supplies, and communication compatibility with Muskegon Central Dispatch. Bids are due by November 19, 2026 at 10:00am, with a mandatory open house scheduled for November 12, 2026 at 10:00am. Bids must be submitted in the form of an invoice or official estimate, accompanied by proof of insurance, a W-9, and a bid bond of 5%, submitted in a sealed envelope to the Office of the Purchasing Agent.
Total cost of equipment and installation, The annual cost for operation, management, software licensing, and monitoring, Availability of contractor services (time frame for completing the project).
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Summary
The Norton Shores Facilities Department is seeking bids for the installation, materials, and permits for a new fire alarm system for City Hall, Police Department, and Recreation Department buildings, located at 4814 Henry St., Norton Shores, MI 49441.
The project includes furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, programming, testing, inspection, training, and integration with existing building systems and the existing updated fire alarm system serving the newer portion of the building. Required equipment includes audible and visual notification appliances, addressable fire alarm control panels, smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, wiring, conduit, raceways, junction boxes, emergency backup power supplies, and communication compatibility with Muskegon Central Dispatch. Bids are due by November 19, 2026 at 10:00am, with a mandatory open house scheduled for November 12, 2026 at 10:00am. Bids must be submitted in the form of an invoice or official estimate, accompanied by proof of insurance, a W-9, and a bid bond of 5%, submitted in a sealed envelope to the Office of the Purchasing Agent.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Total cost of equipment and installation
- The annual cost for operation
- Management
- Software licensing
- Monitoring
- Availability of contractor services (time frame for completing the project)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Proof of insurance
- W-9
- Bid Bond
- Submit to
- Office of the Purchasing Agent, 4814 Henry Street, Norton Shores, MI 49441
- Scope location
- Norton Shores, MI
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Norton Shores?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 19, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Office of the Purchasing Agent, 4814 Henry Street, Norton Shores, MI 49441. For questions, contact Brandon Wilburn.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Norton Shores in MI, 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 Bid 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 Brandon Wilburn at (231) 332-2040. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Total cost of equipment and installation, The annual cost for operation, management, software licensing, and monitoring, Availability of contractor services (time frame for completing the project)." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Norton Shores?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Norton Shores are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Norton Shores regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 19, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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: proof of insurance, w-9, Bid Bond. Review the full document from City of Norton Shores for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Norton Shores, MI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
