205297. FMD. FireLifeSafety

The California Department of General Services, Facilities Management Division (FMD) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Fire Life Safety Maintenance and Repair services for the Junipero Serra Building (Building #512) located in Los Angeles County. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive fire life safety maintenance, including quarterly and annual testing of fire alarm and sprinkler systems, training, and repair services for various fire protection equipment. Specific deliverables include maintenance of fire alarm panels, smoke detectors, pull stations, water flow switches, and other fire protection systems manufactured by Notifier and other brands. Bidders must possess a Class C-16 Fire Protection Contractor license, Alarm Company Operator Certification, and demonstrate at least five years of experience with Notifier Fire Detection Systems. A non-mandatory walk-through is scheduled for August 19, 2025, with bid submissions due by August 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The contract has an anticipated term of 36 months, with a cost structure covering preventive maintenance, training, and both foreseeable and unforeseeable repair services at fixed rates throughout the contract period.

The solicitation includes a minimum 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, creating opportunities for specific types of businesses. Bidders must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, automobile insurance, workers' compensation, and errors and omissions coverage. The procurement includes additional compliance requirements such as prevailing wage standards, Department of Industrial Relations registration, and provisions related to Russian sanctions and potential use of generative AI technologies. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the detailed technical requirements suggest a sophisticated fire protection system that requires advanced technical expertise. Although a specific award value is not disclosed, the 36-month contract duration and comprehensive maintenance scope indicate a potentially significant contract opportunity for qualified fire protection service providers. The solicitation emphasizes technical competence, compliance, and the ability to maintain complex fire safety infrastructure across a critical government facility.