County of Carteret is seeking qualified contractors to perform a comprehensive Fire Alarm System Inventory &
Verification Assessment across fourteen (14) County-owned facilities. The selected contractor will provide
professional labor, supervision, documentation, and reporting necessary to verify existing fire alarm systems, identify
equipment, and produce a standardized inventory report for County records.
Enclosed is a Request for Proposals (RFP) outlining the full scope of services, including:
• Identification of fire alarm control panels (manufacturer, model, configuration, and communication type)
• A complete device inventory of initiating devices, notification appliances, and system components
• Review of system configuration (SLC loops, NAC circuits, power supplies, integrations)
• Documentation review where available
• Submission of facility-specific reports, labeled photographs, and a master inventory spreadsheet in Excel
format
All responses must be submitted in writing no later than 10:00 AM (EST) on February 26, 2026. Contractors
submitting proposals by mail should allow sufficient delivery time. The responsibility for timely receipt lies solely with
the responding contractors. Carteret County will not be responsible for delays caused by postal services, courier
services, or other occurrences.
Responses may be submitted by mail or hand delivered to:
Carteret County Purchasing Agent
Attn: Ashley Bennett
purchasingagent@carteretcountync.gov
210 Turner Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (EST)
All responding contractors must be properly licensed to perform fire alarm work in North Carolina and must comply
with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances. Contractors must also meet minimum
experience requirements and provide proof of insurance as outlined in the RFP.
The County reserves the right to waive informalities, reject any or all proposals, request clarification or interviews,
and award the contract to the proposer determined to provide the best overall value to the County. The lowest cost
proposal will not automatically be awarded.
No proposals will be received or accepted after Feb 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM (EST). Late submissions will be deemed
non-responsive and returned unopened.
Thank you for your interest in partnering with Carteret County on this important assessment.
Sincerely,
Ashley Bennett
Purchasing Agent
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM & INVENTORY & VERIFICATION ASSESSMENT
CARTERET COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
Carteret County is soliciting proposals from appropriately licensed and experienced contractors authorized to perform
fire alarm system services in the State of North Carolina. The County seeks professional assistance to conduct a
comprehensive on-site Fire Alarm System Inventory & Verification Assessment across fourteen (14) County-owned
facilities. The selected contractor will support the County in verifying installed fire alarm systems, identifying fire alarm
control panel manufacturers and models, documenting system configurations, and providing a complete inventory of
initiating devices, notification appliances, and associated components. The contractor will also deliver standardized
facility-specific reports and a master inventory spreadsheet for County records.
All work must comply with North Carolina General Statutes, applicable fire and life safety codes, OSHA requirements,
all relevant state and local regulations, and any federal requirements associated with the project’s funding source.
SCOPE OF SERVICE
Project site: Fire Alarm System & Inventory & Verification Assessment
Purpose
Carteret County is seeking qualified personnel to perform a comprehensive on-site assessment of fire alarm systems
across fourteen (14) County-owned facilities.
The purpose of this assessment is to:
• Verify the fire alarm system installed at each location
• Confirm the manufacturer and model of each fire alarm control panel (FACP)
• Identify and count all fire alarm system devices
• Document system configuration and general condition
• Provide a standardized inventory report for County records
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