2CA07503 - Fire Sprinkler System Repair, Inspection, and Testing **Small Business Bidders ONLY**

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is seeking a qualified contractor to perform comprehensive fire sprinkler system repair, inspection, and testing at Station 51, located at 2845 Lumpkin Road in Feather Falls, CA. The procurement specifically requires a contractor to provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and associated fees for a complete fire protection system service. Deliverables include draining and disposing of old antifreeze, installing a backflow preventer, flushing the system, adding new UL-listed antifreeze, replacing sprinkler heads, and conducting final system testing. A mandatory site walk-through is scheduled for October 02, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with bid submissions due by October 13, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Required documentation includes a rate sheet, bid certification, state forms, proof of DIR registration, and a valid C16-Fire Protection Contractor license. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements if the total bid exceeds $1,000 and must carry commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.

This contract opportunity is exclusively reserved for Small Businesses certified by the State of California, effectively restricting participation to qualified small business entities. The contract term is anticipated to run from November 01, 2025, through October 31, 2026, with potential for a one-year extension. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, bidders are required to complete a comprehensive rate sheet detailing all-inclusive costs. Additional compliance requirements include provisions related to Russia sanctions, non-collusion declarations, and contractor registration with the Department of Industrial Relations. Contractors must also maintain workers' compensation insurance and adhere to various state regulations. The procurement covers multiple jurisdictions including Butte County, Eucalyptus Hills CDP, Butte Valley CDP, Butte Meadows CDP, and Butte Creek Canyon CDP, suggesting a regional focus for this fire protection system maintenance contract.