24-209238. FMD. Fire Alarm and Sprinkler System Maint.

The California Department of General Services, Facilities Management Division (FMD) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) 24-209238 for comprehensive Fire Alarm and Sprinkler System Maintenance services at the Riverside California Tower located at 3737 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92501. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide maintenance, inspection, testing, and repair services for fire protection equipment over a 36-month contract term, including fire pumps, alarm panels, smoke detectors, manual pull stations, speaker/strobes, and associated components. Specific requirements mandate that bidders possess a Class C-10 Electrical and C-16 Fire Protection Contractors license, provide proof of insurance, and submit three professional references. Key procurement dates include a non-mandatory walk-through on March 17, 2025, written question submissions due by March 24, 2025, and final bid submissions due by April 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Pricing evaluation will cover multiple service categories, including maintenance services, foreseeable and unforeseeable repair services, and technical support services, with detailed hourly rates specified in the cost sheet.

The solicitation includes a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, with potential incentives for higher DVBE participation levels. Prevailing wage requirements are in effect, and all contractors and subcontractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the state reserves the right to cancel or modify the solicitation and is not obligated to award a contract. The procurement appears to be focused on ensuring comprehensive maintenance and operational readiness of critical fire protection systems in the Riverside County government facility. Although a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the detailed cost sheet and multi-year contract duration suggest a potentially significant investment in maintaining essential safety infrastructure. Contractors interested in responding must carefully review all documentation and meet the stringent technical, licensing, and administrative requirements outlined in the IFB.