26-005

The California Department of Motor Vehicles is seeking qualified contractors through an Invitation for Bid (IFB #26-005) to provide telecommunications network cabling, related electrical services, and related hardware installation services at the DMV Headquarters Complex in Sacramento, which encompasses five facilities: East Building (2415 First Avenue), South Building (2490 First Avenue), West Building (2570 24th Street), HQ Burnett Way (2333 Burnett Way), and HQ 28th and Broadway (2730 Broadway). The scope of work includes installation and termination of Category-6e data cables, electrical branch circuits with isolated grounds, communications room equipment (racks and patch panels), closed-circuit television (CCTV) system setup, TV/monitor mounting hardware, and speaker installation. Bidders must possess a valid C-10 contractor license issued by the California Contractors State License Board, and all subcontractors must hold applicable licenses. The contract term is thirty-six (36) months with a proposed start date of July 1, 2026. Critical deadlines include written questions due February 4, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., written responses released February 11, 2026 at 4:30 p.m., bids due February 18, 2026 at 11:59 p.m., and bid opening on February 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Bids must be submitted via email in non-fillable PDF format to DMVBIDS@dmv.ca.gov and must not exceed 100 megabytes in size.

This procurement includes several compliance requirements and restrictions on eligible bidders. If the total bid exceeds $25,000, the bidder and all subcontractors must be registered public works contractors with the Department of Industrial Relations and must provide a payment bond equal to one hundred percent of the total contract amount. Prevailing wage requirements apply to all bids exceeding $1,000. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation is mandatory for bids of $10,000 or more, with a minimum 3% participation requirement and potential bid incentive percentages of 3% to 5% based on DVBE participation levels; Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Non-Small Business preferences are also available. Commercial General Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, Workers Compensation coverage with employer liability limits of not less than $1,000,000, and automobile liability coverage are required. The estimated project cost is $177,031.00, and the DMV reserves the right to reject all bids if costs are deemed unreasonable or for other business-based reasons. Work shall be performed during DMV business hours or outside hours as directed by the DMV Project Manager, with standard work requests requiring response within five business days and emergency requests requiring response within twenty-four hours.