Fire Alarm engineering for Lewis County

Lewis County’s Capital Infrastructure Department is issuing an RFQ to secure a qualified engineering firm that will develop complete, bid‑ready fire alarm design packages for multiple county facilities—including an IT building, historic courthouse, health building, and jail. The firm must conduct on‑site assessments, evaluate existing systems, verify code compliance (NFPA 72, IBC, IFC), and produce detailed construction drawings, specifications, and all required permitting documents. The scope also includes optional support services such as pre‑bid conferences, RFI responses, construction observation, commissioning, and final record‑drawing preparation. Licensure, NICET certification, and recent experience with similar public‑sector projects are mandatory. Proposals are due November 10, 2026, with a question deadline of October 27, 2026. • Perform site evaluations of existing fire alarm systems at each listed facility. • Identify system type, manufacturer, installation date, device coverage, and remaining useful life. • Assess compliance with NFPA 72, IBC, IFC and integration with HVAC, access control, and elevator systems. • Produce construction‑ready drawings (floor plans, riser diagrams, panel locations, wiring pathways). • Draft technical specifications, Division 28 specs, equipment schedules, and bid‑ready documents. • Provide optional services: pre‑bid meetings, bid‑evaluation support, construction and commissioning observation, final record‑drawings. • Staff must include a Washington‑licensed electrical engineer and NICET‑certified fire‑alarm designers (Level III/IV preferred).