25-280437. FMD. FireSprinklerSystem

The State of California, Department of General Services, Facilities Management Division is soliciting bids for fire sprinkler system maintenance and repair services at the Edmund G. 'Pat' Brown CPUC building (Building #418) in San Francisco under IFB 25-280437, with bids due July 28, 2026. A minimum 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement applies, with additional incentives for 5% and above DVBE participation; a 5% California Certified Small Business (SB) preference is available to certified small businesses, or non-small businesses may qualify for a 5% preference by committing to 25% SB subcontractor participation.

The contractor must hold a valid Class C-16 Fire Protection license from the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Contractors State License Board. The scope includes quarterly preventive maintenance inspections, annual fire pump and sprinkler system tests, and a one-time five-year comprehensive inspection and certification of standpipes and the computer room pre-action system. All labor, equipment, and materials for preventive maintenance, inspections, testing, and repairs of fire sprinkler systems, standpipes, and fire pump equipment are included. The contractor must carry general liability, commercial automobile, and worker's compensation insurance and provide three or more references documenting similar fire sprinkler work within the past five years.

The contract term is three years with rates fixed for the entire period. Prevailing wage requirements apply using February 2026 rates; contractors and subcontractors must register with the Department of Industrial Relations if required by law. The State will not reimburse travel, freight, trip charges, taxes, or fuel surcharges; miscellaneous materials incidental to service must be supplied by the contractor at no additional cost. Bidders must submit a comprehensive cost sheet detailing preventive maintenance rates, one-time service fees, and foreseeable and unforeseeable repair services with labor and parts pricing for normal business hours, outside business hours, and emergency response. A non-mandatory walk-through is scheduled for July 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Written questions are due July 8, 2026; responses will be posted July 17, 2026. Bid opening is scheduled for July 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.