24-247552 RESD Construction Cost Estimating Services

The California Department of General Services, Facilities Management Division (DGS/FMD) is seeking an on-call, as-needed contractor to provide urgent plumbing maintenance and repair services for thirty-four (34) state office buildings in the Northern Region of Sacramento. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicits comprehensive plumbing services including assessment, diagnosis, foreseeable repairs, and unforeseeable repair services. Bidders must possess a valid Class C-36 Plumbing license, be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations, and provide proof of insurance. The contract term is anticipated to be three years, with specific pricing requirements detailed in cost sheets that differentiate between normal business hours, outside normal business hours, and emergency services. A non-mandatory walk-through is required, allowing bidders to examine work sites and investigate conditions prior to bidding. The bid submission deadline is August 26, 2025, with a bid opening scheduled for August 27, 2025. Evaluation criteria include pricing, Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation, and compliance with state regulations.

The solicitation includes a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, with potential incentives for higher DVBE participation and preference adjustments during bid evaluation. Small businesses and DVBE vendors receive preferential consideration in the bidding process. Bidders must comply with specific state regulations, including provisions related to Russian sanctions and California civil rights laws. Prevailing wage rates for February 2025 are applicable to the contract. While no specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services and the multi-year contract term suggest a significant procurement opportunity for qualified plumbing service providers. The contract's scope covers urgent plumbing services across multiple state office buildings, indicating a potentially substantial and ongoing contractual relationship with the California Department of General Services.