Contract #03115 Updates

Contract Title:
Fire Detection & Suppression System Svcs.
Date Type Memo
2024013101-31-2024 : Contract expired on 01/31/2024. New contract number 24223.
2024012201-22-2024 : New PA's for 24223 have been executed, and the term of this contract 03115 will end 1/30/2024.
2023082508-25-2023 : CONTRACT STATUS Amendment 7 executed for Johnson Controls. The contract is amended to extend the term six (6) months, ending January 30, 2024. The parties agree that upon the NASPO PA being fully executed, contract 03115 extension will terminate upon effective date of contract 24223.
2023072707-27-2023 : CONTRACT EXTENSION STATUS Amendment 7 executed for Fire Protection Specialists LLC, for a 6 month-extension, ending January 30, 2024.
2023071707-17-2023 : CONTRACT EXTENSION STATUS Amendment 7 executed for Convergint Technologies LLC, for a 6-month extension, ending January 30, 2024.
2023071407-14-2023 : CONTRACT STATUS New PAs underway for 24223 contract: Department of Enterprises Services intends to sign Participating Addendums with the following awarded vendors on the NASPO Security and Fire Protection Services contract: -ADT Commercial LLC (awarded all categories) -Convergint Technologies LLC (awarded categories 5, 12, 13, 14, 16) -Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP (awarded categories 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) -Justice Systems Corporation (awarded categories 12, 13, 14, 15 -Systems Engineering Inc. (awarded categories 12, 13, 14) The PAs are currently in review, and the contracts page will be updated once executed. This decision was largely based on feedback we received from customers and we thank everyone who reached out during this time. 03115 Fire Protection and Suppression System Services -DES will be amending statewide contract 03115 an extension of six (6) months to January 30, 2024, while new PAs are being signed 03017 Security Alarm Technology Services -We do anticipate a short gap in coverage with this contract, as it has met its max term date and there is no opportunity to extend. DES will prioritize and expedite signing of Participating Addendums with awarded vendors -Customers are encouraged to place orders before July 30, and reference section 13(h) of the Master Agreement, stating “Orders must be placed pursuant to this Master Agreement prior to the termination date thereof, but may have a delivery date or performance period up to 120 past the then-current termination date of this Master Contract.” Please send any questions to Stacia Wasmundt at DESContractsTeamCypress@des.wa.gov, 360-280-3672.
2023062906-29-2023 : CONTRACT TERMINATION Commercial Fire Protection, LLC and Enterprise Services have agreed to a mutual termination on the 03115 Fire Protection and Suppression Services contract. Commercial Fire Protection, LLC will no longer provide services through this Contract to eligible purchasers after July 1, 2023. Please contact Stacia Wasmundt, DESContractsTeamCypress@des.wa.gov, 360-280-3672, for any questions regarding this termination.
2023031003-10-2023 : CONTRACT EXTENSION STATUS Enterprise Services will not be renewing Contract 03115, and is considering merging the contract with a new NASPO ValuePoint cooperative contract for security and fire protection services.
2023030103-01-2023 : CONTRACT EXTENSION STATUS Enterprise Services is notifying customers it might not renew Contract 03115 for fire detection and suppression system services, scheduled to expire July 30. DES is considering merging the contract with a new NASPO ValuePoint cooperative contract for security and fire protection (03017) because the NASPO contract incorporates all categories. If necessary, DES will extend the current 03115 term date until the new NASPO contract is executed. Direct concerns or questions to Stacia.Wasmundt@des.wa.gov or DESContractsTeamCypress@des.wa.gov.
2022122812-28-2022 : CONTRACT STATUS Please be informed that the price sheet was updated for Category B to reflect Prevailing Wage Rate increases that took effect in September 2022.
2022102510-25-2022 : There is no Amendment 5 for Johnson Controls, no Amendment 4 for Fire Protection Specialists, LLC, no Amendment 4 for Convergint Technologies, LLC, and no Amendment 4 for Commercial Fire Protection, LLC. This was a numbering error.
2022100710-07-2022 : PRICE ADJUSTMENT Status update on price adjustment for JCI: Currently no changes as DES continues to be in discussion with JCI regarding increased requests. Any questions regarding price adjustment status please contact Jaime Bacon (jaime.bacon@des.wa.gov)
2022092709-27-2022 : PRICE ADJUSTMENT On 9/21/22 CS Jaime Bacon met with JCI to resume price adjustment discussions. Currently there are no price changes authorized with the exception of prevailing wage rate increases updated by Labor and Industries web site. Any questions regarding price adjustment status please contact Contract Specialist Jaime Bacon (jaime.bacon@des.wa.gov).
2022072807-28-2022 : The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) has been partnering with Johnson Controls to get caught up on pandemic induced delays. JCI has laid out a plan to remedy outlined issues and will be meeting regularly with DES to review the progress and adjust as needed. We appreciate any additional feedback from customers.
2022072207-22-2022 : PRICE ADJUSTMENT On 7/22/22 CS updated the customer facing portal with the updated executed price adjustment amendments as well as the updated pricing.
2022072207-22-2022 : PRICE ADJUSTMENT On 7/22/22 Fire Protection Specialists, LLC price adjustment was executed.
2022072207-22-2022 : PRICE ADJUSTMENT On 7/22/22 Commercial Fire Protection, LLC price adjustment was executed.
2022071407-14-2022 : PRICE ADJUSTMENT Department of Enterprise recieved and executed a signed Amendment from Convergint Technologies updating the pricing methodology as well as approving a new price worksheet. Contract Specialist has updated the Contract Summary page with the executed Amendment. Price changes are effective July 15, 2022. Department of Enterprise is still waiting on reciept of a signed Amendment from Commercial Fire Protection, LLC and Fire Protection Specialists. No changes for JCI have been authorized.
2022071207-12-2022 : CONTRACT STATUS please beaware of a name change for one of the vendors on contract. Commercial Fire Protection, Inc is now Commercial Fire Protection, LLC.
2022070607-06-2022 : PRICE ADJUSTMENT Contractors who have agreed to a pricing methodology change will be receiving a price increase based on Labor and Industries prevailing wage rates that are updated twice a year. This change best reflects the wages set for each county. Please note that Labor and Industries updates prevailing wages February and August of each year and the new rates are expected to be effective one month later. For a current list of prevailing wage rates for this contract please refer to the Labor and Industries site and search labor categories Electronic Technician (associated with Fire Alarm Services) and Sprinkler Fitter (associated with Fire Sprinkler/Suppression Services) then add the listed percent markup based on the contractor services are provided by. Example: PW + XXX% For Category A, the prevailing wage rates will be averaged for an annual percent increase. This increase will be allowed annually. For convenience, DES will be posting a customer price sheet with the updated pricing expected to be effective July 15, 2022. Please check back for confirmation as to what contractors have accepted and for updated pricing. Questions, please contact the assigned Contract Specialist.
2022062306-23-2022 : CONTRACT STATUS A cure notice was sent to Johnson Controls (W1116) on 6/20/22. The vendor has 30 days to remedy all outlined issues.
2022031603-16-2022 : PRICE ADJUSTMENT 3/16/22-Price Adjustment status update. Price increases continue to be in negotiation. Any changes will require an executed amendment. Prices continue to be unchanged. CS will update the portal next Wednesday on status of negotiation.
2022030903-09-2022 : PRICE ADJUSTMENT Status update- Johnson Controls and Convergint Technologies have requested price adjustments as it relates to Labor & Industires Prevailing Wage rate increase. DES has also reached out to Commercial Fire and Fire Protection regarding price increases. At present, price increases are being reviewed for possible modification to methodology that would switch from an hourly rate bid to a percentage of prevailing wage to allow for contract pricing to line up with Labor & Industries Prevailing Wage increases that can occur twice a year. No changes have yet been executed, CS to make status updates to portal every Wednesday.
2022021002-10-2022 : CONTRACT EXTENSION STATUS 02/10/22-Updated Contract & Amendment worksheet to include executed Term Extension Amendment for Convergint Technologies, commencing 2/15/2022 and ending 07/30/2023.
2022020402-04-2022 : CONTRACT EXTENSION STATUS 02/04/2022-Update on status for Convergint Technologies Term Extension- still pending vender to return signed amendment, communication with vender indicates will return Monday 2/7/2022, check back 2/8/2022 for status update.
2022020402-04-2022 : CONTRACT EXTENSION STATUS 02/04/2022- Updated Contract & Amendment worksheet to include the executed Term Extension Amendment for Johnson Controls, commencing 2/15/2022 and ending 07/30/2023.
2022020202-02-2022 : 2/2/2022-Commercial Fire Protection had an update to their point of contact person for ordering. Pricing & Ordering Sheet updated with new contact information.
2022011901-19-2022 : CONTRACT EXTENSION STATUS 1/19/2022-Executed Term Extension Amendments received for venders- Commercial Fire Protection and Fire Protection, effective 2/15/2022. Still pending signed amendments from JCI and Convergint Technologies.
2022011401-14-2022 : CONTRACT EXTENSION STATUS Term Exentension Amendments have been drafted and sent to venders on Contract to extend the term effective February 15, 2022 and ending July 30, 2023.
2022011201-12-2022 : 1/12/22- Updated the Pricing & Ordering worksheet for vender Johnson Controls, Inc to include the most recent organization chart with updated contact information as well as updated the point of contact for ordering to Sam Heron.
2019013001-30-2019 : Received signed extension amendments from Convergint, Fire Protection, and Commercial Fire.
2019011601-16-2019 : Received feedback from Jeffrey Lee with DSHS Green Hill School. "Submitted PO 2 months in advance, schedule date was pushed back by vendor twice during that time, inspection due date was passed and noted by Fire Department, we ended up using another vendor to complete work.
2018072307-23-2018 : DES is currently looking at rebidding this contract early. The current term date is 2/14/19. Have sent emails to all vendors about meeting them and discussing the current contract.
2018012501-25-2018 : Effective January 1, 2018, SimplexGrinnell is now Johnson Controls.
2018012301-23-2018 : Amendment 2 was received by Convergint Technologies, Fire Protection, Johnson Controls, and Commercial Fire Protection.
2017122712-27-2017 : Amendment 2 to extend the contract until 2/15/2019 have been sent to the 4 vendors on contract.
2017112711-27-2017 : Feedback sought on Fire Detection & Suppression System Svcs Contract The current term for Contract 03115 - Fire Detection & Suppression System Svcs is scheduled to expire on February 14, 2018. DES is seeking feedback to support extending the contract for an additional term. Feedback can be provided through the Vendor and Contract Performance Feedback form. Questions can be directed to Contracts Specialist Leslie Edwards, (360) 407-8416.
2017091109-11-2017 : Amendment 1 was signed and returned by Commercial Fire Protection.
2017090609-06-2017 : Have reached out several times via email to Commercial Fire Protection regarding getting Amendment 1 signed and returned. No response as of yet. Sent another email 9/6/17 to all contacts we have for this vendor in hopes they will respond.
2017090609-06-2017 : Received signed Amendment 1 from Convergint Technologies on 9/6/17 to increase VMF.
2017082408-24-2017 : Received signed Amendment 1 from Fire Protection on 8/24/17 to increase VMF.
2017080708-07-2017 : 8/3/17: Amendment 1 was signed and returned by SimplexGrinnell.
2017080308-03-2017 : Amendment 1 was sent to all 4 vendors on contract on 8/1/17 to increase the VMF.
2017072407-24-2017 : VMF increase notices sent out today with effective date of 10/1/2017.
2016020902-09-2016 : Contract Administrator has been changed to Leslie Edwards, 360-407-8416.
2016020902-09-2016 : All contracts have been sent for signature to the vendors and we anticipate the contract being effective February 15, 2016.
2015100710-07-2015 : Soliciation 03115 has been posted to WEBS using these commodity codes: 680-02 936-09 990-05 055-5 340-16 340-15 396-33 340-84 680-97 This will notify: Total number of records = 854 Total number of minority owned records = 11 Total number of woman owned records = 9 Total number of minority and woman owned records = 2 Total number of Washington small business records = 142 Total number of Washington mini business records = 2 Total number of Washington micro business records = 9 Total number of veteran owned records = 30
2015100610-06-2015 : Final Stakeholder meeting was held today 10/6/2015 for final review of the soliciation document. Revisions will be made and IFB 03115 will be posted 10/7/2015.
2015092109-21-2015 : Melissa Cox began working on the UM review 8/31/2015. It was determined they would not do an additional category and Melissa finished her review 9/17/2015. Jennifer incorporated changes and sent the Final draft to UM Kim Ward and Peer Heidi Bohl requesting any feedback by COB 9/21/2015. After feedback is incorporated a final meeting with the stakeholders will be held prior to posting the solicitation.
2015081808-18-2015 : After review Stakeholders determined a need for an additional category and will be restructuring the solicitation.
2015072907-29-2015 : Sent Draft IFB to Stakeholders 07/15/2015 requesting feedback by 07/28/2015. On 07/29/2015 IFB was sent to Corinna Cooper and Ronie for peer review requesting feedback by 07/30/2015. Attendees: Jennifer Burbage (DES); Scott Schumacher (DES); Anthony Seward (DES); Rick Micklethun (DES); Ken Cohrs (WSDOT); Dean Heglund (DSHS); Katherine Smith (DES).
2015061106-11-2015 : Stakeholder meeting was held 6/2/2015. See attendees below: Stakeholder Meeting June 2, 2015; 1:00 Contracts: 08008 Fire Alarm Testing and Maintenance 05707 Fire Protection Services Attendees: Steve Adams (Ecology) Ken Cohrs (WSDOT) Ken Roberts (DES) Ken Gorzynski ( DES) Patrick Guffey (DES) Rick Miklethun (DES) Leslie Edwards (DES) Terry Lund (DES) Kimberly Ward (DES) Contract Facilitator: Jennifer Burbage
2015061106-11-2015 : Project schedule: Solicitation Start Date-5/18/2015 Develop Stakeholder Group-6/02/2015 Bid Development-6/03/2015-07/22/2015 Bid Posting-7/22/2015 QA period-7/22/2015 thru 8/19/2015 Prebid- 8/11/2015 Bid Due Date-8/26/2015 Evaluation-8/27/2015 thru 9/10/2015 ASV Annouced- 9/11/2015 Debrief Protest- 9/14/2015 thru 9/18/2015 Contract Award Date- 9/30/2015
2015061106-11-2015 : Contracts Specialist Jennifer Burbage and Teri Lund met with Ken Gornski (DES) on 6/4/2015 to go over N.F.P.A website and standards
2015051805-18-2015 : Volunteers for stakeholder’s through the rebid process: cohrsk@wsdot.wa.gov; Seward, Anthony G. (DES) <anthony.seward@des.wa.gov>; Guffey, Patrick J. (DES) <patrick.guffey@des.wa.gov>; Roberts, Ken L. (DES) <ken.roberts@des.wa.gov>; Miklethun, Rick (DES) <rick.miklethun@des.wa.gov>; Prill, Terry (PrillT@wsdot.wa.gov); Adams, Steve (ECY) <sstr461@ECY.WA.GOV>; Gorzynski, Ken J. (DES) <ken.gorzynski@des.wa.gov>
2015051805-18-2015 : Bi-weekly broadcast sent out April 17, 2015: Customer advisory team members sought for fire alarm services rebid Contracts for fire alarm testing services for state institutions (#05707 and #08008) have expired and will be replaced by a new master contract under development by Enterprise Services. Agencies that used #05707 or #08008 (fire alarm testing and suppression services) are invited to participate in the rebid process as customer advisory team members. If interested, or for more information, contact Procurement Coordinator Jennifer Burbage, (360) 407-9422.


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