OXFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION
BID NUMBER OPS2026-03
TOWN OF OXFORD, CONNECTICUT
Board of Education
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
BID NUMBER: OPS 2026-03
DUE: Monday February 10, 2026 1pm
1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
The Town of Oxford Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the Board), is seeking
proposals from qualified contractors (the Bidders) to replace the existing fire alarm
system at Quaker Farms School (30 Great Oak Road Oxford, CT) including the addition of
Voice Evacuation System as described in Appendix A of this RFP. The bid price is to
include all materials, labor and permit fees.
Bidders will offer a Construction Manager at Risk Contract that will complete:
Fire Alarm System
1 FireLite ES1000X Addressable Fire Alarm Control/Communicator
(located in Main Office)
1 FireLite Trim Ring for control panel
1 FireLite BB-55F Battery Box
1 FireLite HPF-PS6 Remote Power Supply
1 FireLite Ann80, Remote Annunciator
1 FireLite LED Driver Module
1 FireLite ECC50/100 Emergency Command Center 50watt
(located in main office)
1 FireLite ECC-50DA Audio Amplifier Module 25vrms
1 FireLite Circuit Expander Module
6 FireLite Remote Microphone Paging Units
1-Principal’s office
1-Library office
1-Rm 207 office
1-Rm 302 classroom
1-Rm 421 classroom
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1-custodian office
1 FireLite Remote Telephone Zone Module
38 FireLite Addressable Photoelectric Smoke Detectors
4 FireLite Addressable Photoelectric Duct Smoke Detectors
4 System Sensor Sampling Tubes (for duct smoke detectors)
3 System Sensor Remote Test Stations (for duct smoke detectors)
9 FireLite Addressable Fixed Temperature Heat Detectors
15 FireLite Addressable Manual Pull Stations
4 FireLite Control Relay Modules
5 FireLite Monitor Modules
23 System Sensor Speaker/Strobe Units
23 System Sensor Back Boxes, Red
2 Yuasa 12volt 26amp Batteries
4 Yuasa 12volt 18amp Batteries
9 1000’ 16awg/4con, Shielded Solid, FPLP Fire Cable
1 Misc. wiremold, pipe, boxes, fittings, straps, clamps, hardware, etc.
Notes:
1. 120volts ac power to Voice Evacuation Panel to be delivered by others (electrician)
2. Use of Oxford Public Schools scissor lift in gymnasium allowed
3. All control panels to be surfaced mounted in main office
This entire document will be available for download from the BID/RFP Section of the Board of
Education website (oxfordpublicschools.gov).
2. PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS
The following items must be considered and addressed by the Bidders as they prepare
their proposals.
Project Schedule
1. All work must be substantially completed during the April Break of the Oxford
Schools (Monday April 13th 2026 through Friday April 17th 2026).
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Building Availability for Construction Activities
The following summarizes site availability for the project period.
1. 2026 April Break: (Monday April 13th 2026 through Friday April 17th 2026).
Wage Rates
Wages in the bid must be quoted at the Connecticut Department of Labor Prevailing
Wage Rates.
3. BID SUBMISSION
Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly stating that it is a response to
bid # OPS2026-03 one (1) ORIGINAL and one (1) EXACT COPY of their bid. Bidders
should submit bids in a clear, concise and legible manner to permit proper evaluation of
responsive bids.
Bids are to be submitted in DUPLICATE and sealed in the bid envelope provided and
addressed as follows:
Oxford Board of Education
Attn: Michael Dagostino
50 Great Oak Road, Suite A
Oxford, CT 06478
The person signing the formal proposal must be authorized by the organization to
contractually bind that organization with regard to price and related contractual
obligations for the delivery period requested.
2. BID DUE DATE & TIME
Bids shall be received at the Oxford Board of Education, Central Office, prior to the
advertised hour. All bids will be opened and recorded by the Oxford Public School
District Central Office on February 10, 2026 1pm.
A bidder may withdraw a proposal at any time prior to the above-scheduled date and
time. Any bid received after the above-scheduled date and time shall not be considered
or opened. No bidder may withdraw a bid within five (5) days after the actual bid
opening.
3. TOWN’S OPTIONS
The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any requirements,
irregularities, technical defects or service therein when it is deemed to be in the best
interest of the Board of Education. The award shall be made after careful consideration
of all factors including but not limited to price.
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The requirements and specifications of this RFP document specific requirements.
Bidders are NOT authorized to deviate from the design, component selection or
material specification as documented in Appendix A of this document. Only the Board
may authorize deviations from the Appendix A specifications and all deviations must be
in writing and approved by the BOE COO.
4. TAXES
All purchases made by the Town, and associated with the award of this requirement
shall be tax exempt. Any taxes must not be included in bid prices. A Town Tax
Exemption Certificate shall be furnished upon request.
5. INQUIRIES
All inquiries regarding this request shall be answered up to the close of business on
February 5, 2026, after which time no additional questions will be accepted. All
Inquiries and questions will be emailed to the BOE COO at
dagostinom@oxfordpublicschools.org. Answers to all received questions will be
emailed to the list of Bidders and posted on the Oxford Public School District website
http://www.oxfordpublicschools.org/district_information/bid_notifications with the Bid
# OPS2026-03.
After proposals are received, the Town reserves the right to communicate with any or
all of the bidders to clarify the provisions of any Proposal. The Town further reserves
the right to request additional information from any bidder at any time after proposals
are opened.
6. AWARD AND AUTHORITY
The Board of Education shall issue notification of an award in writing.
9. PRICING
All prices quoted are to be firm for a period of six (6) months following bid opening.
Special Consideration will be given to responses with extended firm price dates. The
Board is always interested in any and all cost reduction opportunities.
10. ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS, TITLES, AND INTERESTS
The contractor or subcontractor offers and agrees to assign to the public purchasing
body all rights, title, and interest in and to all causes of action it may have under Sec. 4
of the Clayton Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 15 or under Chapter 624 of the General Statutes of
Connecticut arising out of the purchase of services, property or intangibles of any kind
pursuant to a public purchase contract or subcontract. This assignment shall be made
and become effective at the time the public purchasing body awards or accepts such
contract, without further acknowledgment by the parties.
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11. HOLD HARMLESS CLAUSE
The Contractor further agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend the Board from
and against any and all liability for loss, damage or expense which the Board may suffer
or for which the Board may be held liable by reason of injury, including death, to any
person or damage to any property arising out of or in any manner connected with the
operations to be performed under this Contract, whether or not due in whole or in part
of any act, omission or negligence of the Owner or any of his representatives or
employees.
12. WORK REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
All work activities performed in association with this request must be performed and
completed for the Board in accordance with current Federal State and Local regulations.
All services performed shall also conform to the latest OSHA standards and/or
regulations.
13. PERFORMANCE BOND
The Board requires a performance bond from the successful bidder(s) in the amount of
five thousand dollars ($5,000) as a guarantee of fulfillment of the contract before a
purchase order is awarded. The Board may waive the Bond requirement based on prior
acceptable services supplied to the Board.
14. DELIVERY AND TERMS
All prices shall be quoted as DELIVERED PRICES. The terms of the sale must be stated.
No advance payments will be made to the vendor. Payment will be made as soon as the
work is accepted. Partial payments are acceptable
15. INVOICES
Individual original invoices shall be furnished to the Town. Statements are not
acceptable for use as invoices.
Oxford Board of Education
Attn; Michael Dagostino, MPA.
50 Great Oak Road, Suite A
Oxford, CT 06478
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.