25-72001-000 - Firestop Installation Services

The California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered 25-72001-000 for firestop installation services at the Coalinga State Hospital facility located in Fresno County. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to perform penetration firestopping services to restore fire-rated construction integrity compromised during Unified Hospital Command (UHC) speaker and Local Area Network (LAN) wiring installations. Specific deliverables include UL-listed system firestopping or Engineering Judgement penetration repairs, with a comprehensive rate sheet detailing itemized services for speaker removal, installation remediation, and conduit/cable penetration firestopping. Contractors must possess specific qualifications, including a C-2, C-16, or Class B contractor license, registration with the Department of Industrial Relations, and a minimum of five years of firestop installation experience. Key procurement dates include a mandatory bidder's conference scheduled for October 29, 2025, with formal bid submissions due by November 18, 2025. The anticipated contract term spans from October 27, 2025, to June 30, 2027, with all work performed at the DSH-Coalinga facility at 24511 West Jayne Avenue, Coalinga, California.

The solicitation includes provisions for small business participation, offering a 5% preference, and while DVBE (Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise) participation is not mandated, DVBE incentives are available. The project is classified as a public works contract, requiring prevailing wage payments and compliance with state labor and safety regulations. Contractors should be aware that this is a public works project subject to specific state labor standards. The total estimated project quantity encompasses multiple line items with a calculated grand total, though specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed in the available documentation. As a public works project in California, the procurement emphasizes local economic participation and adherence to state contracting guidelines. The project represents an opportunity for qualified contractors with specialized firestop installation expertise to perform critical infrastructure maintenance at a state hospital facility, with a focus on maintaining fire safety and regulatory compliance.