26CS0012_-_Addendum_1.pdf

This is an Addendum No. 1 to a Solicitation for Quotes issued by the California Department of Veterans Affairs, Central Business Office. The addendum extends the original solicitation deadline for fire alarm system inspection, testing, and certification services at the Veterans Home of California, Chula Vista. The revised submission deadline is August 31, 2026, and the deadline for responding to written questions is August 27, 2026. The scope of work encompasses quarterly, semi-annual, and annual inspection, testing, and certification services for a Simplex Fire Alarm System containing approximately 1,300 devices across Buildings A through F at the Chula Vista facility, with services scheduled for March (annual), June (quarterly), September (semi-annual), and December (quarterly) during standard business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. All work must comply with Title 22 and Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, the California Health and Safety Code, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code, and NFPA 25 standards.

This solicitation is restricted to vendors holding California DGS Certified Small Business certification, with a minimum 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal. Bidders must possess a California C-10 Electrical Contractors License and appropriate fire system service licenses or certificates, maintain a minimum of two factory-trained technicians on-site during inspections, and comply with California Labor Code Section 1770 prevailing wage requirements. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability coverage of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and Workers' Compensation coverage for all employees. Compensation shall be provided according to the rate sheet specified in Exhibit B-1, with monthly invoicing to the CalVet Contract Manager and Accounting Office in Sacramento. Repair services outside scheduled visits are compensated at the contractor's hourly repair rate, while parts replacement is reimbursed at actual cost plus 10 percent, plus shipping and applicable taxes, subject to CalVet Contract Manager approval. The contract term and renewal options are marked as to be determined. CalVet reserves the right to terminate the contract with thirty days' written notice or immediately for cause. Inquiries should be directed to Huie Lovelady at the Central Business Office by telephone at 916-651-7834.