1CA07712 Fire Sprinkler System Annual Testing and Repair

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is soliciting an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) for Fire Sprinkler System Annual Testing and Repair Services across multiple jurisdictions including Napa County, Sonoma County, Napa City, Sonoma City, and Sonoma State University CDP. The contractor shall be responsible for providing comprehensive fire sprinkler system services including all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, and transportation necessary to conduct annual testing, repairs, and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems. The solicitation was posted on March 2, 2026, with written questions due by March 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., and price quotations due by March 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The estimated award date is April 9, 2026, with the agreement commencing on May 1, 2026. Contractors must possess appropriate licensing and certifications related to fire safety systems and fire sprinkler installation and maintenance, along with proof of Department of Industrial Relations registration. The proposal structure is based on lump-sum and unit price basis with contingency allowances, and successful bidders must demonstrate the ability to coordinate across multiple county and municipal jurisdictions.

This procurement is designated exclusively for certified Small Businesses (SB), Microbusinesses (MB), Small Businesses for Public Works (SB-PW), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) under Government Code Section 14838.7, limiting eligibility to businesses meeting these specific criteria. Prevailing wage requirements apply if the total bid exceeds $15,000, with wage rates determined by the Department of Industrial Relations. If the winning bid exceeds $25,000, a payment bond equal to 100 percent of the contract amount is required prior to work commencement. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and workers' compensation coverage with a waiver of subrogation. The specific budget range or award value is not explicitly stated in the available documentation; however, contractors should anticipate requirements aligned with fire safety infrastructure across five distinct jurisdictional areas.