25-311293. FMD. FireSprinklerSystem

The California Department of General Services, Facilities Management Division is requesting bids for fire sprinkler system maintenance and repair services at the Elihu Harris Building (#602) in Oakland, with bids due August 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A minimum 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation is required, with incentive percentages of 1% to 5% for confirmed DVBE participation exceeding the minimum; a 5% small business preference applies to California-certified small businesses, or non-small businesses may qualify with 25% certified small business subcontractor participation.

Bidders must hold a valid Class C-16 Fire Protection license from the California Contractors State License Board and provide proof of general liability, commercial automobile, and worker's compensation insurance. The scope includes weekly inspections of two diesel fire pumps, monthly services for one electrical fire pump, quarterly water storage tank inspections, quarterly fire sprinkler system condition inspections, annual preventive maintenance, and one-time five-year inspections with certification. Three professional references from the past five years are required.

The contract term is 36 months with fixed rates throughout. Payment is monthly in arrears upon submission of itemized invoices following satisfactory completion of services. Prevailing wage requirements apply at August 2026 rates; bidders and subcontractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations if required by law. Compliance with the Darfur Contracting Act, Iran Contracting Act, and California Civil Rights Laws is required.

A non-mandatory walk-through is scheduled for July 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Written questions are due July 28, 2026 at 11:59 p.m., with answers posted July 31 at 2:00 p.m. Sealed bids must be delivered to the DGS/OBAS Bid/Proposal Drop Box at 707 Third Street, West Sacramento, California 95605, with public bid opening at 2:30 p.m. on August 6.