Ontario International Airport Authority - Campus-Wide Fire Alarm System Replacement - 2026-IFB-086 - 2027PS001
Ontario International Airport AuthorityAirport Authority · Ontario, CA- Due
- Oct 26, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 25, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Jacqueline Meraz
- (909) 519-0411
The 30-second brief
The Ontario International Airport Authority is seeking a qualified design-build contractor for the campus-wide replacement of existing fire alarm systems serving 29 facilities and the establishment of centralized fire alarm monitoring within the Airport Control Center. The project includes furnishing labor, materials, equipment, and services for system replacement, integration, testing, commissioning, fiber network testing, and voice evacuation systems in designated terminals. The contract term is 2 years, with a submission deadline of October 26, 2026, and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for October 1, 2026. Bidders must possess Class A, B, C-10, or C-16 contractor licenses, meet minimum experience requirements with NICET Level-III certification, and comply with prevailing wage laws and project labor agreement requirements.
Fully addressable, Non-proprietary fire alarm systems for 29 facilities, Centralized fire alarm monitoring system in Airport Control Center, Voice evacuation systems, Optical fiber network cabling and termination, Smoke detectors, Heat detectors, Duct detectors, Manual pull stations, Notification devices, NAC panels, FACP
Contractor completion of Bid Proposal, contractor history, contractor attendance at mandatory bid walk, fire alarm subcontractor license and DIR number
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Summary
The Ontario International Airport Authority is seeking a qualified design-build contractor for the campus-wide replacement of existing fire alarm systems serving 29 facilities and the establishment of centralized fire alarm monitoring within the Airport Control Center.
The project includes furnishing labor, materials, equipment, and services for system replacement, integration, testing, commissioning, fiber network testing, and voice evacuation systems in designated terminals. The contract term is 2 years, with a submission deadline of October 26, 2026, and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for October 1, 2026. Bidders must possess Class A, B, C-10, or C-16 contractor licenses, meet minimum experience requirements with NICET Level-III certification, and comply with prevailing wage laws and project labor agreement requirements.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Contractor completion of Bid Proposal
- Contractor history
- Contractor attendance at mandatory bid walk
- Fire alarm subcontractor license and DIR number
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
12- Fully addressable
- Non-proprietary fire alarm systems for 29 facilities
- Centralized fire alarm monitoring system in Airport Control Center
- Voice evacuation systems
- Optical fiber network cabling and termination
- Smoke detectors
- Heat detectors
- Duct detectors
- Manual pull stations
- Notification devices
- NAC panels
- FACP
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Small Business Certifications
- Small Business & Subcontractor Letter of Intent
- List of Subconsultants
- Affidavit of Non-Collusion
- Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form
- Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Form
- Supplier Information Form
- W-9 Form
- Prime Bidder Experience Form
- Bid Bond or certified check
- Submit to
- https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/flyontario
- Scope location
- Ontario, CA
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from Ontario International Airport Authority?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 26, 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: https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/flyontario. For questions, contact Jacqueline Meraz.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Ontario International Airport Authority in CA, 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 IFB 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 Jacqueline Meraz at (909) 519-0411. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Fully addressable, Non-proprietary fire alarm systems for 29 facilities, Centralized fire alarm monitoring system in Airport Control Center, Voice evacuation systems, Optical fiber network cabling and termination, Smoke detectors, Heat detectors, Duct detectors, Manual pull stations, Notification de. 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: "Contractor completion of Bid Proposal, contractor history, contractor attendance at mandatory bid walk, fire alarm subcontractor license and DIR number" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Ontario International Airport Authority?
All active and historical solicitations from Ontario International Airport Authority are tracked and searchable. As a airport authority agency, Ontario International Airport Authority regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
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: Small Business Certifications, Small Business & Subcontractor Letter of Intent, List of Subconsultants, Affidavit of Non-Collusion, Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form, Confidentiality and Non-Disclo. Review the full document from Ontario International Airport Authority for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Ontario, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.