UNION COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - Fire Alarm System Replacement - IFB No. 6-97648066 (2026) - Weddington HS, Porter Ridge HS, Antioch ES
Union County Public SchoolsSchool · Monroe, NC- Due
- May 22, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- May 6, 2026
- Primary contact
- Lynn Elms
- (704) 296-9898
The 30-second brief
Union County Public Schools is soliciting sealed bids for the Fire Alarm System Replacement project across three school locations: Weddington High School (4901 Monroe Weddington Road, Matthews, NC), Porter Ridge High School (2839 Ridge Road, Indian Trail, NC), and Antioch Elementary School (3101 Antioch Church Rd, Matthews, NC). The work requires providing equipment, software, and labor for a turnkey project involving addressable fire alarm systems, smoke detectors, heat detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, notification appliances, control panels, wiring, and associated accessories. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Monday, May 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM beginning at Weddington High School and proceeding to the other locations. Questions are due by 1:00 PM on Friday, May 15, 2026. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 PM on Friday, May 22, 2026, at the Union County Public Schools Facilities Department located at 201 Venus St., Monroe, NC 28112. Contractors must meet HUB participation goals of 10%, comply with E-Verify and the Iran Divestment Act, and provide a 5% bid bond with their proposal.
Fire-alarm control unit or fire alarm control panel, Manual fire-alarm boxes, System smoke detectors, Heat detectors, Detector mounting bases, Air-sampling smoke detectors, Carbon monoxide detectors, Notification appliances, Magnetic door holders, Remote annunciator, Addressable interface device, Digital alarm communicator transmitter, Device guards, Standby Power Supplies, Surge Protection and Grounding, Fire-alarm wire and cable
Price, Experience, Approach, References, MBE participation
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Summary
Union County Public Schools is soliciting sealed bids for the Fire Alarm System Replacement project across three school locations: Weddington High School (4901 Monroe Weddington Road, Matthews, NC), Porter Ridge High School (2839 Ridge Road, Indian Trail, NC), and Antioch Elementary School (3101 Antioch Church Rd, Matthews, NC).
The work requires providing equipment, software, and labor for a turnkey project involving addressable fire alarm systems, smoke detectors, heat detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, notification appliances, control panels, wiring, and associated accessories. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Monday, May 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM beginning at Weddington High School and proceeding to the other locations. Questions are due by 1:00 PM on Friday, May 15, 2026. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 PM on Friday, May 22, 2026, at the Union County Public Schools Facilities Department located at 201 Venus St., Monroe, NC 28112. Contractors must meet HUB participation goals of 10%, comply with E-Verify and the Iran Divestment Act, and provide a 5% bid bond with their proposal.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Price
- Experience
- Approach
- References
- MBE participation
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
16- Fire-alarm control unit or fire alarm control panel
- Manual fire-alarm boxes
- System smoke detectors
- Heat detectors
- Detector mounting bases
- Air-sampling smoke detectors
- Carbon monoxide detectors
- Notification appliances
- Magnetic door holders
- Remote annunciator
- Addressable interface device
- Digital alarm communicator transmitter
- Device guards
- Standby Power Supplies
- Surge Protection and Grounding
- Fire-alarm wire and cable
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Executed Cost Proposal Form for Each School Location, Good Faith Efforts (Affidavit A, B, Identification of Minority Participation Form), 5% Bid Bond, Certificate of Insurance, Good Faith Efforts (Affidavit C or D), 100% Performance and Payment Bond, E-Verify Affidavit, Iran Divestment Certification
- Submit to
- Union County Public Schools, Facilities Department, 201 Venus St., Monroe, NC 28112
- Scope location
- Matthews, NC
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from Union County Public Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 22, 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: Union County Public Schools, Facilities Department, 201 Venus St., Monroe, NC 28112. For questions, contact Lynn Elms.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Union County Public Schools in NC, 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 Lynn Elms at (704) 296-9898. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Fire-alarm control unit or fire alarm control panel, Manual fire-alarm boxes, System smoke detectors, Heat detectors, Detector mounting bases, Air-sampling smoke detectors, Carbon monoxide detectors, Notification appliances, Magnetic door holders, Remote annunciator, Addressable interface device, Di. 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: "Price, Experience, Approach, References, MBE participation" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Union County Public Schools?
All active and historical solicitations from Union County Public Schools are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Union County Public Schools 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 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: Executed Cost Proposal Form for Each School Location, Good Faith Efforts (Affidavit A, B, Identification of Minority Participation Form), 5% Bid Bond, Certificate of Insurance, Good Faith Efforts (Aff. Review the full document from Union County Public Schools for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Matthews, NC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.