26CS0012 - fire alarm testing

The California Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting quotes for fire alarm inspection, testing, and certification services at the Veterans Home of California, Chula Vista under solicitation 26CS0012, a certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) only procurement with quotes due August 18, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. This set-aside is restricted to California-certified DVBEs; no non-DVBE vendors are eligible.

The scope encompasses quarterly, semi-annual, and annual inspection, testing, and certification services for a Simplex Fire Alarm System with approximately 1,300 devices across Buildings A through F at 700 E. Naples Court, Chula Vista. Services must comply with Title 22 and Title 24 California Code of Regulations, California Health and Safety Code, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, and NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code. The contractor must provide a minimum of two factory-trained technicians on-site during inspections, with one stationed at the central monitoring system and another performing field testing. Work is scheduled for March (annual), June (quarterly), September (semi-annual), and December (quarterly) during standard business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday). The contractor must hold a C-10 Electrical Contractors License and maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of no less than $1 million per occurrence and Professional Liability insurance of no less than $1 million per occurrence with $3 million aggregate. Prevailing wage requirements apply under California Labor Code.

The contract term runs from July 1, 2026, or upon date of approval (whichever is later) through June 30, 2029. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive responsible quote. Bidders must submit a completed rate sheet with all-inclusive pricing for line items including six quarterly inspections, three semi-annual inspections, three annual inspections, hourly rates for incidental repairs (estimated at 60 hours), and a $30,000 material reimbursement allocation. Questions are due August 13, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., with responses posted by August 14 at 4:00 p.m. Quotes must be submitted via email to huie.lovelady@calvet.ca.gov. All required documentation, including DVBE declaration, commercially useful function certification, payee data records, and proof of licensure, must be submitted with the quote. No protest rights exist under Government Code 14838.5.