24-72007-000 Firestop Installation Services

The California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) at the Atascadero location is seeking bids for firestop installation services through Invitation for Bid #24-72007-000, targeting the restoration of fire-rated assemblies compromised by Unified Hospital Command (UHC) speaker and LAN wiring installations. The project scope involves removing and reinstalling approximately 338 UHC speakers and associated conduit/cable penetrations, with an additional 140 penetrations requiring firestopping, including 12 after-hours installations in kitchen and dining areas. Qualified contractors must hold either a C-2 Insulation and Acoustical, C-16 Fire Protection, or Class "B" General Building Contractor license, and possess FM 4991 certification or UL Solutions Qualified Firestop Contractor Program certification. All installers must be certified by the firestop product manufacturer. Key project dates include a mandatory bidder's conference on March 11, 2025, question submissions due by March 14, 2025, and bid submissions due by March 25, 2025. The anticipated contract period runs from April 28, 2025, to March 31, 2027, with the primary objective of restoring the hourly rating of compromised fire-rated assemblies through precise firestop installation services.

The procurement includes provisions for small business preference and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentives of up to 5%. Contractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and comply with prevailing wage requirements for contracts exceeding $25,000. The project will require contractors to provide all necessary materials, supplies, tools, equipment, transportation, licenses, permits, insurance, bonds, and personnel to complete the work. Pricing is structured based on unit rates for speaker removal/reinstallation and firestopping work, with additional rates for after-hours work and destructive testing rework. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive scope and multi-year contract duration suggest a substantial investment in maintaining and upgrading the facility's fire protection infrastructure. The procurement is open to contractors meeting the specified qualifications, with an emphasis on supporting small businesses and disabled veteran-owned enterprises through targeted incentive programs.