C5612539-D - Fire Extinguisher Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) Number C5612539-D for comprehensive Fire Extinguisher Services at Centinela State Prison in Imperial, California. The procurement covers maintenance, inspection, refill/recharge, and repair services for approximately 610 portable fire extinguishers, including various types such as 2.5 lbs to 20 lbs ABC, CO2, and Class K units. Contractors must possess a Fire Extinguisher Concern License from the California State Fire Marshal and ensure technicians have Fire Extinguisher Certificates of Registration. Key deliverables include annual maintenance, hydrostatic testing, and on-call repair services to be performed during normal business hours (7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays). The bid submission deadline is February 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with a public bid opening on February 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM. An optional bidders' walk-through is scheduled for February 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM, and the anticipated contract term is from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2028.

The solicitation includes provisions for small business preference, offering a 5% advantage up to $50,000, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentives ranging from 1-5% based on participation level. Bidders must provide comprehensive pricing that includes all labor, materials, supplies, transportation, and expenses, with an estimated $10,000 allocated for parts over the contract term. Required insurance coverage includes commercial general liability ($1M per occurrence), automobile liability, workers' compensation, and errors & omissions/professional liability. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder who complies with all requirements, with a potential tie-breaker mechanism favoring the highest invoice discount offer (minimum 1% with a $50 minimum). Contractors must submit written estimates for any parts replacement or specialized services like hydro testing, which require prior approval from the Institution Contract Liaison. The solicitation covers jurisdictions including Imperial County, Huntington Beach City, Imperial City, and Imperial Beach City, offering a comprehensive service opportunity for fire safety equipment maintenance.