C5613341-d-kitchen hood fire extinguishing system replacement services pelican BAY state prison

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is requesting bids for kitchen hood fire extinguishing system replacement services at Pelican Bay State Prison in Crescent City, California, under IFB C5613341-D, with bids due July 27, 2026, and a mandatory bidders' walk-through on July 15, 2026. A valid C-16 Fire Protection License from the California Contractor State License Board is a mandatory qualification. California Public Contract Code Section 6107 reciprocal preference provisions apply to California-based contractors.

The scope encompasses removal of existing Ansul fire extinguishing systems and replacement with UL-300 compliant fire suppression systems across eleven buildings and kitchen locations at PBSP. Work includes installation of automatic gas shut-off valves for gas cooking appliances and automatic power disconnect devices for electric appliances, plus decommissioning of kitchen exhaust hoods in three buildings. The contractor must provide all labor, insurance, bonds, licenses, materials, equipment rental, training of institution personnel, and transportation as a lump sum price. Detailed architectural, structural, electrical, and fire suppression drawings are provided; the scope has been approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The contractor must submit a preliminary schedule within 14 days of Notice to Proceed and a final schedule within 45 days using Primavera P6, with activities limited to 15 working days maximum.

The State's estimate is $2.429 million. Contract term is 472 days from Notice to Proceed. Bid security of at least 10 percent of the base bid is required. Progress payments are permitted monthly in arrears, capped at 90 percent of the agreement amount. Liquidated damages are $600 per day for failure to meet the completion date. A 5% Small Business preference applies to certified Small/Micro Businesses (maximum $50,000 preference), a 5% non-small business preference applies to bidders committing to 25% or greater Small/Micro Business subcontractor participation, and DVBE incentive programs offering one to five percent participate based on participation level. Letters of inquiry are due July 22, 2026; public bid opening is July 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder. Notification of intent to participate is due June 30, 2026.