25-331 Telecommunications Network Cabling, Related Electrical Services, and Related Hardware Installation Services for the San Pedro DMV Field Office

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for telecommunications network cabling, related electrical services, and related hardware installation services at the San Pedro DMV Field Office located at 1511 N. Gaffe Street, San Pedro, California 90731. This procurement encompasses the provision and installation of Category-6e compliant data cables with modular jacks and RJ45 connectors, electrical branch circuits with isolated ground configurations, an electrical panel matching Department of General Services (DGS) specifications, plywood backboards for the communications room, rack bonding equipment, patch panels, patch cords of various lengths, low voltage raceways, conduit systems, core boring services, and CCTV cabling installations. Bidders must possess a valid C-10 contractor license issued by the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB), with all licenses remaining in good standing throughout the contract term. All subcontractors must possess applicable contractor licenses for their designated work. The cost sheet identifies 29 line items for materials and installation services plus four hourly labor categories. Key deadlines include a mandatory pre-bid conference on February 18, 2026 at 7:00 AM at the San Pedro DMV Field Office with attendance required for bid eligibility, written questions due by February 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM with responses released by February 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM, and electronic bid submission via email required by March 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM with bid opening scheduled for March 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM. The contract term is fourteen months with a proposed start date of May 1, 2026 or upon approval. The DMV will select the lowest responsible responsive bid, and all materials must be new and meet or exceed specifications.

This procurement includes mandatory Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirements of 3% if the bid is $10,000 or greater, with bid incentive percentages of 3% to 5% based on DVBE commitment levels. If the total bid exceeds $1,000, prevailing wage requirements apply pursuant to California Labor Code Sections 1770-1776. For bids exceeding $25,000, the bidder and all subcontractors must register as public works contractors with the California Department of Industrial Relations and provide a payment bond equal to 100% of the contract amount on Standard Form 807. Commercial General Liability insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence limits and Workers Compensation coverage are mandatory requirements. The contractor is responsible for all labor, tools, materials, equipment, and travel costs associated with the project, with no travel reimbursement provided. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed; however, the DMV does not guarantee a minimum or maximum use of this agreement. The contractor must perform field verification of all dimensions and existing site conditions and reference all key notes listed within DGS Project Diagrams for project details.