Bid Number C5612105-D, Rebid 1, High Voltage Termination, Splicing, and Testing Services, Inmate Ward Labor Program

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is soliciting bids for high voltage termination, splicing, and testing services under Bid Number C5612105-D, Rebid 1, located at California State Prison in Sacramento County. The project involves supplying, installing, and providing materials for electrical infrastructure work at the Inmate Ward Labor Program facility, specifically focusing on transformer installations and electrical system upgrades in the Cognitive Behavioral Treatment Space. Contractors must provide comprehensive services including labor, testing equipment, parts, materials, tools, installation, supervision, licenses, permits, bonds, insurance, and transportation. A mandatory walk-through is scheduled for December 2, 2024, at 10:00 AM, with letters of inquiry due by December 5, 2024. The bid submission deadline is January 16, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with a virtual public bid opening on January 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The contract term is 730 calendar days from the Official Notice to Proceed, and bidders must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and comply with prevailing wage requirements.

The solicitation includes opportunities for small businesses and disabled veteran-owned businesses (DVBE), with a 5% bid preference for Small/Micro Businesses (not to exceed $50,000) and a DVBE incentive ranging from 1-5% based on participation levels. While DVBE participation is not mandatory, the state encourages involvement to meet its 3% DVBE contracting goal. Acceptable manufacturers for transformers include ABB, General Electric, or approved equivalents, with specific technical requirements such as pad-mounted, liquid-filled transformers using Envirotempt FR3 fluid and meeting detailed electrical specifications. The State's estimated contract value is $100,000, with bids to be electronically submitted to CDCR-CMB-Non-IT-Service-Bids@cdcr.ca.gov. The contract includes provisions for progress payments made monthly in arrears, with contractors able to offer discounts for invoices paid within 30 days. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder who fully complies with all solicitation requirements, with a focus on technical competence, compliance with specifications, and competitive pricing.