Annual Testing of the Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System - CHQC

The California Military Department is soliciting bids for an Annual Testing of the Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System (ERRCS) at the Consolidated Headquarters Complex located in Rancho Cordova, California. The procurement covers Sacramento County, Sacramento City, and West Sacramento City jurisdictions, with a comprehensive testing requirement that includes equipment validation, coverage assessment, and reporting to ensure compliance with fire and safety codes. Prospective bidders must possess a C-16 Fire Protection Contractor license and are required to attend a mandatory pre-bid job walk on January 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the project site. All questions regarding the Invitation for Bid (IFB) must be submitted to Sergey Kinchak via email by January 22, 2025, at 4:00 PM, with the bid opening scheduled for February 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Bidders must email their submissions to PWC@cmd.ca.gov with the subject line "BID FOR EVENT# 33765 - DO NOT OPEN" and must ensure complete attendance at the pre-bid job walk to be considered responsive.

The procurement includes set-aside preferences for Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contractors, with SB receiving a 5% preference and DVBE receiving a 5% incentive. Contractors must self-perform at least 20% of the work and are required to submit a payment bond for 100% of the contract amount if exceeding $25,000, and a performance bond for 100% if exceeding $10,000. Liquidated damages of $1,360 per calendar day will be applied for late completion. The contract will involve comprehensive testing of the emergency responder radio coverage system, including reviewing maintenance logs, inspecting rooftop equipment, measuring amplifier settings, performing spectrum analysis, testing backup power systems, and conducting field measurements at multiple building locations. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract appears to be structured for a potentially multi-year engagement with detailed technical requirements for maintaining critical emergency communication infrastructure.