24-350 - Telecommunications Network Cabling, Related Electrical Services, and Related Hardware Installation Services for Southern California DMV Offices (Area 2)

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is seeking bids for telecommunications network cabling, related electrical services, and hardware installation services for Southern California DMV offices in Area 2 through Invitation for Bid #24-350. The procurement covers comprehensive technical infrastructure work, including installation of Category-6e cabling, electrical circuits, speaker cables, coaxial cables, mounting hardware, and communications room equipment across 18 DMV facilities. Bidders must possess a valid C-10 contractor license and meet prevailing wage requirements for projects exceeding $1,000. Written questions are due by March 6, 2025, at 4:30 PM, with agency responses to be released by March 11, 2025. Formal bids must be submitted electronically to DMVBIDS@dmv.ca.gov by March 26, 2025, at 11:59 PM, with a public bid opening scheduled for March 27, 2025, at 1:00 PM. The contract term is thirty-six months, anticipated to commence around May 1, 2025, or upon final contract approval, with pricing structured around 82 detailed line items covering various cable installations and related electrical work.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside provisions emphasizing small business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation, with a mandatory 3% DVBE participation requirement for bids exceeding $10,000. Public works contractors must register with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) for projects valued over $25,000, and a payment bond equal to 100% of the contract amount is required for bids in that range. The current incumbent contractor is GA Technical Services, Inc., who previously held a contract valued at $174,524.00. The estimated total budget for this three-year contract is $244,127.00, with the DMV explicitly noting that no minimum or maximum usage is guaranteed under the contract terms. Potential bidders should carefully review the comprehensive pricing schedule and be prepared to demonstrate technical capability, licensing compliance, and the ability to meet detailed infrastructure installation specifications across multiple DMV locations in Southern California.