C5613132-d-high mast lighting repair services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is soliciting bids for High Mast Lighting Repair Services at the Central California Women's Facility (CCWF) in Madera County, specifically for repairing 22 high mast lighting poles standing 100 feet tall. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for comprehensive lighting repair services, which include replacing worn or damaged components such as latch pins, strand vises, wheels, wheel axles, axle nuts, reflectors, and reflector holders. Contractors must respond to repair requests within 24 hours and complete repairs within five working days, with services provided on an as-needed basis during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday). Key requirements include possessing a valid California Contractors State License Board "C-10" Electrical Contractor Specialty License throughout the contract term. Critical deadlines include letters of inquiry due by December 5, 2025, bid submissions due December 15, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., and a public bid opening scheduled for December 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Evaluation criteria will likely include pricing, small business participation, and potential discounts.

The procurement includes specific set-aside and preference provisions, mandating 25 percent small business (SB) participation and offering a five percent preference for certified small and micro-businesses not to exceed $50,000. A Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive ranging from one to five percent is available, though not mandatory. The contract term is from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, with the State's total estimated agreement value at $46,665.00. Pricing will include separate hourly rates for normal business and emergency repair services, with equipment parts estimated at $57,500.00 for the contract term. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements, workers' compensation insurance regulations, CDCR security protocols, tuberculosis testing requirements, and PREA standards. The facility will provide crane and boom lift equipment, while the contractor supplies labor, materials, transportation, and permits. Invoicing will occur monthly in arrears, accompanied by approved Service Reports from the institution's Chief Engineer.