Fire Protection

The Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority (hereinafter referred to as “GWCCA” or “the Authority”) is soliciting competitive sealed proposals from experienced and qualified firms interested in providing fire pump replacement and related services at Georgia World Congress Center Building C.

The successful firm shall provide all management, labor, equipment, materials, technical expertise, and other resources necessary to remove and replace the existing 2,000 GPM diesel fire pump and associated equipment. [...] Fuel tank replacement shall be separately itemized in the base bid, with a deductive alternate provided for retaining the existing tank, subject to GWCCA’s review and written approval.

Services shall include, but are not limited to, removal and disposal of existing equipment; furnishing and installing a new diesel fire pump assembly, fire pump controller, jockey pump controller, fuel tank with overfill sensor, and sensor piping; related electrical and panel work; reconnection to existing systems; permitting; testing and commissioning; training; and closeout documentation, as further described herein.

Furnish and install one new 2,000 GPM diesel fire pump assembly, including the diesel engine and all manufacturer-required accessories and connections.

Base bid: Furnish and install one new 200-gallon double-wall diesel fuel tank with an overfill sensor. [...] Provide a separate deductive alternate for retaining the existing tank.

Furnish and install a new fire pump controller and a new jockey pump controller compatible with the replacement equipment and existing system.

Replace the fire pump sensor lines and sensor piping included in the work. Reconnect and verify related control, alarm and monitoring interfaces affected by the replacement.

Obtain and pay for permits and inspections required for the work. [...] The installation shall comply with the applicable edition of NFPA 20 as adopted and amended by Georgia, together with applicable electrical and fire safety requirements.

Provide on-site training for GWCCA personnel on operation, controller functions, alarms, routine checks, shutdown and restart procedures, and manufacturer-recommended maintenance for the new equipment.

The Contractor shall provide at least a one-year workmanship warranty beginning upon GWCCA’s written final acceptance.

**Submission method:** One (1) original and five (5) copies of the proposals shall be prepared, for a total of six (6) sets. One complete copy must be provided via flash drive as a SINGLE .pdf file. Submittals must be sealed in an opaque envelope or box, and reference RFP GWCC102626EC and the words “SEALED PROPOSAL” must be clearly indicated on the outside of all of the envelopes or boxes. Proposals submitted via facsimile or e-mail will not be accepted.

Evaluation criteria

• Experience and Qualifications – 25%
• Technical Approach and Equipment – 30%
• Project Schedule and Coordination – 15%
• Cost Proposal – 30%

The successful Proposer shall furnish a performance bond or clean, irrevocable letter of credit in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the total Contract amount.

The Preferred Contractor shall have a minimum of five (5) consecutive years of experience providing diesel fire pump replacement and related fire protection services comparable in size, scope, and complexity to the services described in this RFP.

Proposals must include certain signed and notarized Exhibits.