2CA07701 Fire Protection Systems Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Services **SMALL BUSINESSES ONLY**

The State of California, on behalf of Nevada County and Nevada City, is procuring comprehensive fire protection systems inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair services through Request for Proposal 2CA07701. The contractor must provide all necessary materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and associated fees to deliver a full range of services encompassing inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of fire protection systems, fire suppression systems, fire alarm and detection systems, and all related components. The procurement was posted on May 12, 2026, with proposals due by May 26, 2026. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the available documentation, interested contractors should consult the bidder instructions document to understand the proposal formatting requirements, documentation standards, submission procedures, and other evaluation factors that will guide the State's assessment of bids. The instructions establish clear guidelines regarding proposal organization, required exhibits, certification statements, pricing schedules, and submission methods to ensure all bids receive consistent and equitable evaluation. Prospective contractors should review the 2MB bidder instructions file thoroughly to ensure full compliance with all procedural and substantive requirements prior to submission.

This procurement opportunity is restricted exclusively to small businesses, as emphasized throughout the solicitation materials. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the available documentation. Similarly, no specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in the posted materials. Interested small business contractors should confirm their eligibility under applicable small business classifications and ensure they can meet all service delivery requirements across both Nevada County and Nevada City jurisdictions. Contractors should submit proposals by the May 26, 2026 deadline to the designated procurement office in accordance with all bidder instructions and formatting requirements to be considered for award.