C24683010 - Alarm Monitoring, Maintenance and Repair

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, Sierra District is soliciting bids for a contract (C24683010) to provide fire and security alarm monitoring, maintenance, and repair services for three state parks located in Nevada County: Empire Mine State Historic Park, Malakoff-Diggins State Historic Park, and South Yuba River State Park. The contract will cover a three-year period from June 2025 to May 2028, with comprehensive services including 24-hour alarm monitoring, quarterly preventative maintenance, system testing, and emergency repair services across approximately 20 different site locations. Bidders must possess specific licensing credentials, including a current California Contractor's State License Board C-7 Low Voltage or C-10 Electrical license and a California Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Security and Investigative Services license as an alarm company operator. An optional site visit is scheduled for April 1, 2025, at 11:00 AM PST, with sealed bids due on April 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM PST at the Sierra District Administration Office in Tahoma, CA. Bid evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest responsible bidder who complies with all prescribed requirements, with special considerations including Executive Order N-6-22 regarding Russia sanctions and reporting of Generative Artificial Intelligence usage.

The solicitation includes provisions for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation, though the specific participation requirement has been waived while maintaining the DVBE incentive. Bidders must complete various forms demonstrating at least five years of consecutive licensing and experience in alarm monitoring services within Nevada County, with some work potentially subject to prevailing wage requirements. The total contract value is estimated at $13,168.00, which encompasses monthly monitoring costs ranging from $1-$3 per location, annual fire alarm testing, maintenance and repair services, and a $12,300 budget for replacement parts and upgrades. The contract includes pricing for standard monitoring, labor rates for repairs and maintenance, and allows for completing the maximum work possible within available funds. Notably, the procurement process emphasizes technical capability and compliance, with bids remaining valid for 30 calendar days after the opening date and the contract anticipated to be awarded on May 5, 2025, with a contract start date of June 1, 2025.