Corpus Christi Fire Alarm Replacement Project 32966
Summary
AI-generated · Feb 19, 2026A Texas-licensed fire alarm contractor is sought to perform design-build services for a full replacement of the existing fire alarm, voice communication, and evacuation system at the Corpus Christi Federal Courthouse. The 4-story facility (~169,000 sq ft) is occupied, and the work encompasses all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision needed to install a complete new system. The project is expected to require about 365 days to complete and will be pursued using a Best Value source-selection approach.
Qualifications require three prior projects in occupied buildings of at least 150,000 sq ft with a construction value of at least $750,000, performed as a prime or subcontractor. Key personnel must include a Fire Alarm Systems Designer (NICET IV, Texas APS license, 5 years designing alarms) and a Fire Alarm Systems Technician (NICET III, 3 years’ supervision/installation experience), both certified on the system by the manufacturer. Equipment must come from a manufacturer that licenses at least three independent fire alarm contractors within 250 miles as Authorized Distributors; all gear must be new, from the same manufacturer/brand/model, with brands such as Siemens Building Technologies, EST, or Notifier. Respondents should provide relevant experience, indicate the manufacturer brand they are an Authorized Distributor of, bonding capabilities, and small-business/socio-economic status; confirm SAM registration; and note that prior government work is not required. Responses will be used to identify sources; no solicitation is currently posted.
The General Services Administration, Public Building Service is seeking a Texas licensed fire alarm contractor to furnish all labor, tools, materials, equipment, supplies and supervision for design build services for the purpose of full replacement of the existing fire alarm system with a new fire alarm, voice communication and evacuation system at the Corpus Christi Federal Courthouse. This facility is 4 stories and approximately 169,000 sq-ft. Qualifications - 1. Contractor Past Experience - The Contractor shall have successfully completed 3 projects installing a fire alarm system/emergency voice alarm communication system in an occupied building of at leaset 150,000 square fee with a construction value at a minimum of $750,000 in an occupied building. 2. Key Personnel - Project personnel shall meet the below installer qualifications: - Fire Alarm Systems Designer - must be NICET Level IV and currently certified on the system by the fire alarm control equipment manufacturer. Must hold APS license in Texas with 5 years experience designing fire alarms - Fire Alarm Systems Technician - must be NICET Level III and currently certified on the system by the fire alarm control equipment manufacturer. Must have 3 years of supervision, installation, adjustments, and test of fire alarm system. 3. Equipment Qualifications - the equipment must be provided from a manufacturer that licenses a minimum of three independent Fire Alarm installation contractors as Authorized Distributors of their brand of fire alarm products within 250 miles of the project site. All equipment and components shall be new and of the same manufacturer, brand and current model. The following manufacturers/brands are known to meet the above requirements: 1) Siemens Building Technologies 2) EST 3) Notifier It is anticipated that this project will take approximately 365 days to complete. Please note that there is no solicitation at this time; the purpose of this announcement is to identify available sources only. Award of any resulting procurement will be based on a source selection employing a Best Value Concept methodology. Firms interested in this opportunity should send the following in email to Kevin.Mack@gsa.gov: Description of relevant experience. Good information to include is the size and scope of projects performed within the last five years, include whether the project was performed as a prime or sub-contractor, value, square footage of project, a brief description of how the project relates to the technical work required described herein. What Manufacturer/Brand fire alarm system are you an Authorized Distributor of? Statement regarding bonding capabilities. Indicate if your company is a small business and the socio-economic status if any. All interested firms will be required to register in the Government s System for Award Management (SAM)-www.sam.gov. Prior Government work is not required for submitting a response under this Sources Sought synopsis. However, all design and construction for this project shall be required to adhere to the Scope of Work and all Federal, State and Local ordinances.
From Sources Sought posted on Feb 18, 2026The General Services Administration, Public Building Service is seeking a fire alarm contractor to furnish all labor, tools, materials, equipment, supplies and supervision for design build services for the purpose of full replacement of the existing fire alarm system with a new fire alarm, voice communication and evacuation system at the Corpus Christi Federal Courthouse. This facility is 4 stories and approximately 169,000 sq-ft. The Contractor must be a licensed fire alarm installation contractor in the State of Texas. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Available Manufacturers: Manufacturers/Brand: The equipment to be installed must be able to be serviced by at lease three independent Fire Alarm contractors within 250 miles of the projects site as authorized by the manufacturer. All equipment and components shall be new and of the same manufacturer, brand and current model. The Following Manufacturers/brands are known to meet the above requirements. Siemens Building Technologies EST Notifier It is anticipated that this project will take approximately 365 days to complete. Please note that there is no solicitation at this time; the purpose of this announcement is to identify available sources only. Award of any resulting procurement will be based on a source selection employing a Best Value Concept methodology.
From Presolicitation posted on Mar 13, 2026Firm fixed-priced and competitive
From Award Notice posted on Jun 29, 2026Notice history
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Presolicitation Posted Mar 13, 2026View changes (4)
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Sources Sought → Presolicitation
- Response Deadline: Mar 02, 2026 → Mar 30, 2026
- Set-Aside: None → Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
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Award Notice LATEST Posted Jun 29, 2026
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Posted: Jun 29, 2026
Firm fixed-priced and competitive
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| Company Name | UEI | CAGE Code | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-MC ELECTRICAL, INC. | MR71SZ5P6XM6 | 5KV46 | Fort Worth, TX |
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