24-226076 Swing Stage Inspection-Certification-Repairs

The California Department of General Services (DGS), Facilities Management Division (FMD) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Swing Stage Inspection, Certification, and Repair Services for the Ronald Reagan Building located at 300 S Spring Street in Los Angeles. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive services for swing stage equipment, including annual inspections, pre-use inspections, and repair services for powered platforms, davits, carriages, and manually operated platforms specifically for Tractel equipment on the building's north and south towers. Bidders must possess specific licenses, including a Class C-61 Limited Specialty Classification, D-39 Scaffolding Contractor's license, Cal-OSHA approved Scaffold Inspection and Testing (SIT) license, and Tractel Training Certification. The contract is anticipated to have a three-year term with multiple service categories including inspection services, suspension replacements, and both foreseeable and unforeseeable repair services. Key procurement dates include a non-mandatory walk-through on June 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., written questions due by June 11, 2025, final bid submissions due June 24, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., and a bid opening on June 25, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.

The solicitation incorporates Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) preference and incentive programs, with potential preference adjustments of up to 5% for small businesses and additional incentives for DVBE participation. All contractors and subcontractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and comply with prevailing wage requirements. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract requires comprehensive insurance coverage and adherence to state regulations and health and safety mandates. The total calculated foreseeable repair services amount is $26,010.00, representing an annual total multiplied by three years, though final bid amounts will be determined by individual bidder submissions. Evaluation criteria will include compliance with licensing requirements, pricing structures across various service categories, and participation in small business and DVBE programs, with potential preference points influencing the final contractor selection.