Fire Panel Upgrades - Bath Institution

The following is a summary of the statement of work for this requirement.

The Correctional Service Canada has a requirement to replace existing Siemens MXL Fire Alarms panels in Fifteen (15) locations at Bath Institution in Kingston, Ontario. This project is to upgrade with the migration of Siemens MXL to Desigo Modular system to maintain compliance monitoring and detections with the institution’s fire alarm/detection systems.

The new Desigo Modular fire panel system is “Backward Compatibility” which means it allows for the straightforward replacement from the MXL System. All existing detection components already installed in the selected buildings in Bath, will operate directly with the new panels.

Objectives: Provide the most up to date fire safety for the staff and inmates of Bath Institution.

Deliverables:
Contractor must comply with the following:
The scope of the project includes the following:
Supply all labour and materials to complete work.
Supply and install Desigo Modular system upgrades to the replace the MXL systems in following locations:

BB02:
• Kitchen/CorCan
BB03:
• Accommodation Unit 1
• Works
BB04
• Bath Powerhouse
BB05:
• Recreation
BB06:
• Informatics
• Unit 2
BB07:
• Programs
BB12:
• Lower Unit 3
BB18:
• Visits & Correspondence
BB19:
• Admission & Discharge
BB20:
• Chapel
BB24:
• Upper 3
BB26:
• Education Center
BB32:
• Stores

o Complete programming to be done on all above fire panel systems being installed.
o New displays to be configured to existing panels and programmed to operate as intended.
o Verification of all new equipment as per CAN/ULC.
o Upgrade includes re-programming of existing custom configuration software, to maintain existing Sequence of Operation programming and ULC listing.
o All fiber optic drivers/REP repeater boards remain.
o Any Materials in operational condition and compatible with other detection systems at the institution to be handed over to CSC representative for spares or other uses.
o All existing conduit, wiring, signaling devices, sprinkler switches, etc will remain.
o Perform any required misc. electrical work (i.e., 120 VAC isolation) during panel upgrades.
o Contractor is responsible for all expenses associated with any required testing and/or permits associated with this project.
o During the Warranty period, the supplier must be able to maintain the newly installed equipment, having access to Siemens support services such as.
a. Marketing Updates.
b. Firmware or software releases.
c. TechALERT notices.
d. Product Application notices.

It is mandatory that the Bidder or a representative of the Bidder visit the work site. Arrangements have been made for the site visit to be held at Bath Institution at 5775 Bath Road Millhaven ON, K0H 1G0 on January 30th, 2024. The site visit will begin at 9:00 am, at the main entrance.

Bidders must communicate with the Contracting Authority no later than January 26th, 2024, at 9:00 am to confirm attendance and provide the name(s) of the person(s) who will attend. Bidders will be required to sign an attendance sheet. Bidders should confirm in their bid that they have attended the site visit. Bidders who do not attend the mandatory site visit, do not send a representative, or do not sign the attendance sheet will not be given an alternative appointment and their bid will be declared non-responsive. Any clarifications or changes to the bid solicitation resulting from the site visit will be included as an amendment to the bid solicitation.