City of Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA

Maintenance and Monitoring of Burglar and Fire Alarm Systems

City of PhiladelphiaIssuing agency·Philadelphia, PA·via the Philadelphia PHLContracts open-bids board

38days left

Due Nov 16, 2026·Posted Oct 6, 2026

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AI takeaways

The City of Philadelphia is procuring maintenance and monitoring of burglar and fire alarm systems for various city agencies and departments, with work performed in Philadelphia, PA.
Bids are due November 16, 2026 at 10:30 AM Philadelphia local time, submitted electronically via PHLContracts.
The contract has an initial term of 12 months with up to four additional one-year renewal options.
Mandatory site visits are required for multiple locations including Streets/Highway Division, PA Task Force 1, Parks and Recreation, Water Department, and Police Department; failure to attend will disqualify the bid.
The procurement method is Open Market (Invitation and Bid).
Requirement: All sellers must be enrolled in the City's Annual Bid Security Program and pay a non-refundable fee of $100.00.
Requirement: A non-refundable Bid Processing Fee of $25.00 must be paid for each submitted quote.
Requirement: Performance Security in the amount of $25.00 is required; if the amount exceeds $500,000, an individual performance bond is required.
Requirement: Insurance is required in accordance with Paragraph 15 of the SS&E Terms and Conditions; for Philadelphia International Airport, automobile liability insurance with a minimum limit of $5,000,000 is required.
Requirement: Liquidated damages of $100 per event per day may be imposed for failure to commence work, poor performance, failure to provide necessary equipment/materials/parts, or failure to supply qualified personnel.
Requirement: The bid is subject to Chapter 17-1300 of The Philadelphia Code (Minimum Wage & Benefits and Prevailing Wage) for service contracts.

Bonding: 2 bonds
Participation goal: NO Participation Goal (SBE 0%, LBE 0%)
Term: Initial term of 12 months…
Method: Open Market

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Contact the buyer

Steven Weeks

PHLContracts@phila.govEmail (215) 686-4720Phone

Location:

Philadelphia, PA

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Bid

B2727691

Method

Open Market

Duration

Initial term of 12 months with up to four additional one-year renewal options

Documents

Document 1SDA

Document 2SDA

Document 3SDA

Document 4SDA

Document 5SDA

Document 6SDA

Document 7SDA

Document 8SDA

Document 9SDA

Document 10SDA

Document 11SDA

Document 12SDA

Document 13SDA

Document 14SDA

Document 15SDA

Document 16SDA

Document 17SDA

Document 18SDA

What this bid is asking for

AI-generated

Submit a quote through PHLContracts by November 16, 2026 at 10:30 AM, including all required attachments and completed forms.
Attend mandatory site visits for all applicable locations (Streets/Highway, PA Task Force 1, Parks and Recreation, Water Department, Police Department) and submit signed Certification of Site Visit forms.
Provide monthly pricing for maintenance and monitoring of burglar and fire alarm systems at all listed locations, plus pricing for labor, parts, board-up services, and other specified items.
Be prepared to perform 24/7 monitoring, alarm response, maintenance, repair, testing, and reporting at no additional cost to the City, and to obtain airport security clearances if servicing airport locations.

Requirements

From the documents

Participation goal: NO Participation Goal (SBE 0%, LBE 0%)

Posted Scope of Work

Maintenance and Monitoring of Burglar and Fire Alarm Systems

Sellers, please review Section 1.12: mandatory site visits. Special instructions regarding the PHL Airport.

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Questions & answers

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What is the bid opening date and time?

The bid opening date is Monday, November 16, 2026 at 10:30 AM Philadelphia Local Time.

Are site visits mandatory?

Yes, attendance at the site is mandatory. Failure to submit a signed Certification of Site Visit forms will disqualify a seller.

What is the contract term?

The contract term is date of award through twelve (12) months, with an option to renew for up to four (4) additional one (1) year periods.

Is there a bid security requirement?

All sellers must be enrolled in the City's Annual Bid Security Program and pay a non-refundable fee of $100.00.

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Buyer

Steven Weeks

Cells

B2727691, B2727691, City of Philadelphia, Steven Weeks, Maintenance and Monitoring of Burglar and Fire Alarm Systems, 11/16/2026 10:30 AM, Sent

Doc Id

B2727691

Detail

Fields

Bid Type: OPEN
Location: PROC - Procurement
NIGP Code: 936-09 Alarm Equipment Maintenance/Repair (Fire, etc.)
Purchaser: Steven Weeks
Questions: Question # Print Sequence Required Question Response 1
Type Code: IB - Invitation and Bid, Citywide
Amendments: Amendment # Amendment Date Amendment Note 1
Bid Number: B2727691
Department: 95 - Citywide
Description: Maintenance and Monitoring of Burglar and Fire Alarm Systems
Fiscal Year: 27
Info Contact: Steven.Weeks@phila.gov
Organization: City of Philadelphia
Print Format: Bid Vendor Print Form
Bulletin Desc: It is the intent of the City of Philadelphia to make an award for Maintenance and Monitoring of Burglar and Fire Alarm Systems for the various City agencies and departments as specified herein during the contract period. Quotes will NOT be accepted after the bid opening. It is the Seller's responsibility to ensure that the quote is submitted in a timely manner.
Required Date: 01/01/2027
Available Date: 10/06/2026 04:00:00 PM
Bill To Address: Ronald Hovey 1401 JFK Blvd Suite 120 Philadelphia, PA 19102 US Email: PHLContracts@phila.gov Phone: (215) 686-4720
Purchase Method: Open Market
Ship To Address: Ronald Hovey 1401 JFK Blvd Suite 120 Philadelphia, PA 19102 US Email: PHLContracts@phila.gov Phone: (215) 686-4720
Bid Opening Date: 11/16/2026 10:30:00 AM
File Attachments: [Seller SSE Checklist~47.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('211076');) [B2727691 Maintenance and Monitoring of Burglar and Fire Alarm Systems.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('397745');) [Seller Contact Form~81.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('211083');) [Sellers Customer References~26.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('211084');) [B2727691 Maintenance and Monitoring of Burglar and Fire Alarm Systems Appendix 1 Range Memo 9 11 26.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('395303');) [B2727691 Maintenance and Monitoring of Burglar and Fire Alarm S and P form Appendix 2.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('395301');) [B2727691 Maintenance and Monitoring of Burglar and Fire Alarm SLBP.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('395302');) [Annual Bid Security Application FY27~5.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('397729');) [SSE Terms and Conditions Revised~9.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('397710');) [Consent Authorization PHL Form~10.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('211078');) [LBE Determination~94.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('397709');) [B2727691 STREETS and HIGHWAY DIVISION Mandatory Site Visit Form.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('396746');) [B2727691 PA Task Force Mandatory Site Visit Certification.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('397128');) [B2727691 Parks and Recreation Mandatory Site Visit Certification.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('397138');) [B2727691 Streets Mandatory Site Visit form.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('397140');) [B2727691 Water Department Mandatory Site Visit.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('397587');) [B2727691 Police Department Site Visit.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('397685');) [B2727691 Airport Mandatory Site Visit Certification.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('398239');)
Informal Bid Flag: No
Pre Bid Conference: Sellers, please review Section 1.12: mandatory site visits. Special instructions regarding the PHL Airport.
Allow Electronic Quote: Yes

Description

Maintenance and Monitoring of Burglar and Fire Alarm Systems Sellers, please review Section 1.12: mandatory site visits. Special instructions regarding the PHL Airport.

Contact Email

PHLContracts@phila.gov

Contact Phone

(215) 686-4720

Available Date

10/06/2026 04:00:00 PM

Document Links

Selection Method

Open Market

Bid Number

B2727691

Detail Href

https://www.phlcontracts.phila.gov/bso/external/bidDetail.sda?docId=B2727691&external=true&parentUrl=close

Description

Maintenance and Monitoring of Burglar and Fire Alarm Systems

Organization

City of Philadelphia

Opening Date Raw

11/16/2026 10:30 AM

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City of Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA

Maintenance and Monitoring of Burglar and Fire Alarm Systems

City of PhiladelphiaIssuing agency·Philadelphia, PA·via the Philadelphia PHLContracts open-bids board

38days left

Due Nov 16, 2026·Posted Oct 6, 2026

Prequalify For BondingBonding Prequal

AI takeaways

The City of Philadelphia is procuring maintenance and monitoring of burglar and fire alarm systems for various city agencies and departments, with work performed in Philadelphia, PA.
Bids are due November 16, 2026 at 10:30 AM Philadelphia local time, submitted electronically via PHLContracts.
The contract has an initial term of 12 months with up to four additional one-year renewal options.
Mandatory site visits are required for multiple locations including Streets/Highway Division, PA Task Force 1, Parks and Recreation, Water Department, and Police Department; failure to attend will disqualify the bid.
The procurement method is Open Market (Invitation and Bid).
Requirement: All sellers must be enrolled in the City's Annual Bid Security Program and pay a non-refundable fee of $100.00.
Requirement: A non-refundable Bid Processing Fee of $25.00 must be paid for each submitted quote.
Requirement: Performance Security in the amount of $25.00 is required; if the amount exceeds $500,000, an individual performance bond is required.
Requirement: Insurance is required in accordance with Paragraph 15 of the SS&E Terms and Conditions; for Philadelphia International Airport, automobile liability insurance with a minimum limit of $5,000,000 is required.
Requirement: Liquidated damages of $100 per event per day may be imposed for failure to commence work, poor performance, failure to provide necessary equipment/materials/parts, or failure to supply qualified personnel.
Requirement: The bid is subject to Chapter 17-1300 of The Philadelphia Code (Minimum Wage & Benefits and Prevailing Wage) for service contracts.

Bonding: 2 bonds
Participation goal: NO Participation Goal (SBE 0%, LBE 0%)
Term: Initial term of 12 months…
Method: Open Market

These takeaways are AI-generated and may be incomplete or wrong. Always verify every detail against the official documents before you bid.

Based on the project details, you’ll need to be bonded. Get prequalified first.One free application, soft pull — sized to your work.

Know you can be bonded before you spend a week on the bid
No scramble for a bond at the deadline — it becomes a request form
A good guy letter to show a GC or agency

Prequalify For Bonding →

Contact the buyer

Steven Weeks

PHLContracts@phila.govEmail (215) 686-4720Phone

Location:

Philadelphia, PA

Open in Maps ↗

Bid

B2727691

Method

Open Market

Duration

Initial term of 12 months with up to four additional one-year renewal options

Documents

Document 1SDA

Document 2SDA

Document 3SDA

Document 4SDA

Document 5SDA

Document 6SDA

Document 7SDA

Document 8SDA

Document 9SDA

Document 10SDA

Document 11SDA

Document 12SDA

Document 13SDA

Document 14SDA

Document 15SDA

Document 16SDA

Document 17SDA

Document 18SDA

What this bid is asking for

AI-generated

Submit a quote through PHLContracts by November 16, 2026 at 10:30 AM, including all required attachments and completed forms.
Attend mandatory site visits for all applicable locations (Streets/Highway, PA Task Force 1, Parks and Recreation, Water Department, Police Department) and submit signed Certification of Site Visit forms.
Provide monthly pricing for maintenance and monitoring of burglar and fire alarm systems at all listed locations, plus pricing for labor, parts, board-up services, and other specified items.
Be prepared to perform 24/7 monitoring, alarm response, maintenance, repair, testing, and reporting at no additional cost to the City, and to obtain airport security clearances if servicing airport locations.

Requirements

From the documents

Participation goal: NO Participation Goal (SBE 0%, LBE 0%)

Posted Scope of Work

Maintenance and Monitoring of Burglar and Fire Alarm Systems

Sellers, please review Section 1.12: mandatory site visits. Special instructions regarding the PHL Airport.

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Questions & answers

AI-generated

What is the bid opening date and time?

The bid opening date is Monday, November 16, 2026 at 10:30 AM Philadelphia Local Time.

Are site visits mandatory?

Yes, attendance at the site is mandatory. Failure to submit a signed Certification of Site Visit forms will disqualify a seller.

What is the contract term?

The contract term is date of award through twelve (12) months, with an option to renew for up to four (4) additional one (1) year periods.

Is there a bid security requirement?

All sellers must be enrolled in the City's Annual Bid Security Program and pay a non-refundable fee of $100.00.

Full source recordEvery field City of Philadelphia (PHLContracts) published, untouched

Buyer

Steven Weeks

Cells

B2727691, B2727691, City of Philadelphia, Steven Weeks, Maintenance and Monitoring of Burglar and Fire Alarm Systems, 11/16/2026 10:30 AM, Sent

Doc Id

B2727691

Detail

Fields

Bid Type: OPEN
Location: PROC - Procurement
NIGP Code: 936-09 Alarm Equipment Maintenance/Repair (Fire, etc.)
Purchaser: Steven Weeks
Questions: Question # Print Sequence Required Question Response 1
Type Code: IB - Invitation and Bid, Citywide
Amendments: Amendment # Amendment Date Amendment Note 1
Bid Number: B2727691
Department: 95 - Citywide
Description: Maintenance and Monitoring of Burglar and Fire Alarm Systems
Fiscal Year: 27
Info Contact: Steven.Weeks@phila.gov
Organization: City of Philadelphia
Print Format: Bid Vendor Print Form
Bulletin Desc: It is the intent of the City of Philadelphia to make an award for Maintenance and Monitoring of Burglar and Fire Alarm Systems for the various City agencies and departments as specified herein during the contract period. Quotes will NOT be accepted after the bid opening. It is the Seller's responsibility to ensure that the quote is submitted in a timely manner.
Required Date: 01/01/2027
Available Date: 10/06/2026 04:00:00 PM
Bill To Address: Ronald Hovey 1401 JFK Blvd Suite 120 Philadelphia, PA 19102 US Email: PHLContracts@phila.gov Phone: (215) 686-4720
Purchase Method: Open Market
Ship To Address: Ronald Hovey 1401 JFK Blvd Suite 120 Philadelphia, PA 19102 US Email: PHLContracts@phila.gov Phone: (215) 686-4720
Bid Opening Date: 11/16/2026 10:30:00 AM
File Attachments: [Seller SSE Checklist~47.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('211076');) [B2727691 Maintenance and Monitoring of Burglar and Fire Alarm Systems.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('397745');) [Seller Contact Form~81.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('211083');) [Sellers Customer References~26.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('211084');) [B2727691 Maintenance and Monitoring of Burglar and Fire Alarm Systems Appendix 1 Range Memo 9 11 26.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('395303');) [B2727691 Maintenance and Monitoring of Burglar and Fire Alarm S and P form Appendix 2.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('395301');) [B2727691 Maintenance and Monitoring of Burglar and Fire Alarm SLBP.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('395302');) [Annual Bid Security Application FY27~5.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('397729');) [SSE Terms and Conditions Revised~9.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('397710');) [Consent Authorization PHL Form~10.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('211078');) [LBE Determination~94.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('397709');) [B2727691 STREETS and HIGHWAY DIVISION Mandatory Site Visit Form.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('396746');) [B2727691 PA Task Force Mandatory Site Visit Certification.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('397128');) [B2727691 Parks and Recreation Mandatory Site Visit Certification.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('397138');) [B2727691 Streets Mandatory Site Visit form.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('397140');) [B2727691 Water Department Mandatory Site Visit.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('397587');) [B2727691 Police Department Site Visit.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('397685');) [B2727691 Airport Mandatory Site Visit Certification.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('398239');)
Informal Bid Flag: No
Pre Bid Conference: Sellers, please review Section 1.12: mandatory site visits. Special instructions regarding the PHL Airport.
Allow Electronic Quote: Yes

Description

Maintenance and Monitoring of Burglar and Fire Alarm Systems Sellers, please review Section 1.12: mandatory site visits. Special instructions regarding the PHL Airport.

Contact Email

PHLContracts@phila.gov

Contact Phone

(215) 686-4720

Available Date

10/06/2026 04:00:00 PM

Document Links

Selection Method

Open Market

Bid Number

B2727691

Detail Href

https://www.phlcontracts.phila.gov/bso/external/bidDetail.sda?docId=B2727691&external=true&parentUrl=close

Description

Maintenance and Monitoring of Burglar and Fire Alarm Systems

Organization

City of Philadelphia

Opening Date Raw

11/16/2026 10:30 AM

View official postingOpens the original City of Philadelphia (PHLContracts) listing in a new tab

Surety · through Light RFPprequal free · bid bond free · p&p 3%

The bonds you’ll need for this one

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Performance & Payment BondAmount not stated in the notice

Flat 3%Get this one →

Bid BondAmount not stated in the notice

Due with the bidFrom the documents“Enrollment and payment of the Annual Bid Security Program fee must be completed prior to bid opening to be eligible for award.”

FreeGet this one →

What’s a good guy letter?

A surety’s written statement that it expects to bond you up to a stated amount, subject to final underwriting. It’s what a GC or agency asks to see before they take your bid seriously.

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