24-221668. FMD. AutomaticTransferSwitchServices

The California Department of General Services, Facilities Management Division (FMD) is soliciting bids for Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) services across multiple state facilities, with primary focus on the Franchise Tax Board building in Sacramento. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive preventive maintenance, repairs, and emergency services for ATS equipment in locations including Central Plant, Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, San Francisco, and Town Center. The contract will span a 36-month term, with bidders required to possess a valid Class C-10 Electrical license and demonstrate capability to perform a range of services from routine maintenance to emergency repairs. Bid submissions are due by April 22, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., with a non-mandatory walk-through scheduled for March 27, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. The solicitation includes detailed pricing requirements across multiple service categories, with comprehensive cost sheets covering preventive maintenance, foreseeable repairs, and unforeseeable repair services. Evaluation will be based on total pricing, with a total parts allowance of $100,000 and specific hourly rates for different service scenarios. Written questions from potential bidders must be submitted by April 7, 2025, with the bid opening planned for April 23, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.

The procurement includes a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, with potential incentives for higher DVBE participation and small business preferences. Contractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and will be subject to prevailing wage requirements. The contract allows for a total parts allowance of $100,000, suggesting a potential total contract value in the range of $250,000 to $500,000 depending on service volumes and repair needs. Subcontractors are restricted from representing prime contractors during the procurement process, and bidders may attend the bid opening either in-person or virtually via Microsoft Teams. The procurement will be conducted through the Administration Division, Office of Business and Acquisition Services, located in West Sacramento, California. While no incumbent vendor is specifically mentioned, the solicitation suggests this is a replacement or renewal of existing ATS maintenance services for state facilities. Bidders will need to demonstrate technical expertise in electrical systems, specifically automatic transfer switch maintenance and repair, and show capability to respond to emergency service requirements across multiple geographic locations.