25-269619. FMD. Aboveground Storage Tank Services

The State of California, Department of General Services, Facilities Management Division (FMD) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB 23-205297) for comprehensive Fire Life Safety Maintenance and Repair services at the Junipero Serra Building (Building #512) located at 320 West 4th Street, Los Angeles, California. The procurement encompasses quarterly preventive maintenance on wet fire sprinkler systems, annual testing and inspection of fire alarm systems and fire pumps, five-year certifications for fire sprinkler systems, and semi-annual training on the Notifier Fire Alarm Panel system, with the contractor responsible for providing all labor, equipment, and materials in compliance with manufacturer standards and National Fire Protection Association guidelines. Successful bidders must possess a valid Class C-16 Fire Protection Contractor license, demonstrate at least five years of experience with Notifier Fire Detection Systems, submit proof of insurance including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Insurance, Worker's Compensation, and Errors and Omissions/Professional Liability coverage, and provide three or more references demonstrating satisfactory performance on similar services within the last five years. The non-mandatory walk-through is scheduled for March 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., written questions are due by March 18, 2026, bid submissions are due April 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and bid opening will occur April 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The anticipated contract term is 36 months with fixed rates throughout the contract duration, and prevailing wage requirements apply with February 2026 rates in effect.

This procurement is subject to a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, with incentive opportunities available for participation exceeding this minimum up to 7% or above. All contractors and subcontractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations to comply with prevailing wage obligations. The State will not reimburse contractors for travel, freight, trip charges, taxes, or fuel surcharges, and contractors are responsible for supplying miscellaneous materials and safety supplies incidental to service at no additional charge. The procurement specifically requires integration with existing Notifier Fire Alarm Panel systems already in place at the facility. No incumbent vendor information or budget range was provided in the available documentation, though the fixed-rate 36-month contract structure suggests a stable, predictable service engagement.