Supreme Court Building Fire Alarm System Upgrade

The Supreme Court of the United States has a requirement for a contract for Supreme Court Building with a

period of performance of a one-year base. PROJECT TITLE Fire Alarm System Upgrade, SCBG

Background Established as a permanent , the Architect is provided permanent authority for the care and maintenance of the United States Capitol based on Section 1811 of Title 2 of the United States Code. The Architect is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of 18.4 million square feet of buildings and more than 580 acres of land throughout Capitol Hill. This includes the U.S. Capitol, House and Senate , the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, the Library of Congress, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS), the U.S. Botanic Garden, the Capitol Power Plant, and other facilities. The Architect also provides professional expertise with regard to the preservation of architectural and artistic elements entrusted to his care and provides recommendations concerning design, construction and maintenance of the facilities and grounds. The SCOTUS’s existing fire alarm system is an Edwards EST-3 system that has reached the later stages of its service life. The system has two annunciators as well as two FireWorks stations. The EST-3 platform is no longer actively supported to the same extent as newer systems, and replacement parts, software support, and qualified service availability are becoming increasingly limited. For example, one of the existing fire alarm annunciator screens is non‑functional and no longer supported by the manufacturer. Replacement parts are no longer available. To maintain a reliable, code-compliant life safety system and to support long-term operational needs, an upgrade to the Edwards EST-4 fire alarm system is required. The EST-4 platform provides enhanced processing capability, improved system diagnostics, expanded networking and integration options, and ongoing manufacturer support. Upgrading to the EST-4 system will improve overall system performance, ensure continued compliance with applicable codes and standards, and provide a sustainable solution for future facility

requirements.

Scope of Work The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, and services necessary to upgrade the existing Edwards EST-3 fire alarm system to a fully operational Edwards EST-4 fire alarm system. The work shall include, but is not limited to, furnishing, delivering, installing, programming, testing, and placing into service a complete EST-4 system that complies with all applicable codes, standards, and manufacturer

requirements. The