25-64026 Fire Alarm and Signaling System Testing, Maintenace, Repair, and Certification Services

The California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) at the Coalinga facility is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive Fire Alarm and Signaling System Testing, Maintenance, Repair, and Certification Services through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) 25-64026-000. The procurement requires a contractor to furnish all necessary materials, supplies, tools, equipment, transportation, licenses, permits, prevailing wages, insurance, bonds, and personnel to deliver fire alarm system services. Key service requirements include an estimated 600 annual maintenance and repair hours, 100 emergency call-out hours, and one fiber optic transmission line testing, with a $25,000 annual fixed allowance for parts replacement. A mandatory bidder's conference is scheduled for October 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the DSH-Coalinga location, with attendance required for most bidders. The contract is anticipated to run from May 15, 2026, through May 14, 2029, with services to be provided Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, excluding state holidays. Required qualifications include a current C-10 Contractors State License, technician certifications from various alarm system companies, a Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) credential, and three references from similar service customers.

The procurement offers several set-aside and preference opportunities, including a five percent small business preference for certified small businesses, microbusinesses, or non-small business entities with 25 percent small business subcontracting. Additionally, a five percent preference is available for non-profit veteran service agencies, and a disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) incentive program provides varying incentive percentages from one to five percent based on DVBE participation levels. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate limits. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage rates, labor code certifications, and various state certifications including the Iran Contracting Act, Darfur Contracting Act, and California Civil Rights Law. The contract is subject to prevailing wage requirements under California Labor Code, with DIR registration mandatory for bids exceeding $15,000. Bidders must submit hourly rates for maintenance/repair services, emergency call-out services, and fiber optic transmission line testing, with these rates remaining binding throughout the contract term. The State reserves the right to reject all bids and is not obligated to make an award.