26CS0012_-_Addendum_2.pdf

This is an Addendum No. 2 issued by the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) Central Business Office for Solicitation for Quotes 26CS0012 regarding fire alarm system inspection, testing, and certification services. The addendum extends the solicitation timeline with revised deadlines: the deadline for written questions is August 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM, responses to questions are due September 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM, a non-mandatory walk-through is scheduled for August 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM, and the submittal deadline for quotes is September 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM. The services cover quarterly, semi-annual, and annual inspection, testing, and certification of a Simplex Fire Alarm System with approximately 1,300 devices at the Veterans Home of California, Chula Vista (700 E. Naples Court, Chula Vista, CA 91911) across Buildings A through F, with scheduled service visits in March (annual), June (quarterly), September (semi-annual), and December (quarterly) during standard business hours.

This solicitation is restricted to California Department of General Services (DGS) certified small businesses and requires compliance with Title 22 and Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, California Health and Safety Code, and NFPA standards. Contractors must possess a California C-10 Electrical Contractors License and appropriate fire system service licenses, maintain a minimum of two factory-trained technicians on-site, and carry Commercial General Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and Workers' Compensation coverage. A minimum 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal applies with incentive adjustments during evaluation. Compensation is provided according to the rate sheet (Exhibit B-1) with monthly invoicing, and repair services outside scheduled visits are compensated at the contractor's hourly rate with parts reimbursed at actual cost plus 10 percent. The contract term and renewal options are marked TBD, with the state reserving the right to terminate with thirty days' written notice or immediately for cause. All inquiries should be directed to Huie Lovelady at the CalVet Central Business Office, with only written official addenda and agency responses constituting binding information.