C5613486-d-smoke control system replacement

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is requesting bids for the replacement of the smoke control system at Building 451 of Pleasant Valley State Prison (PVSP) in Coalinga under IFB C5613486-D, with bids due October 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and a mandatory bidders' walk-through on September 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The scope encompasses complete design, engineering, submittals, installation, and programming of a new smoke control system that integrates with the existing fire alarm system, HVAC equipment, dampers, and exhaust fans in compliance with California Office of the State Fire Marshal standards and NFPA pamphlet 72 requirements. The contractor must possess a valid California Contractors State License Board license — either a B General Building with C-16 Fire Protection license, or a combination of C-10 Electrical, C-16 Fire Protection, and C-20 HVAC licenses. All personnel must maintain security clearances for prison perimeter access. Work is limited to 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays, with a 180-calendar-day contract term from Notice to Proceed.

The State's estimate is $298,704. Compensation is lump sum with progressive monthly payments in arrears upon completion of each phase and CDCR approval. A 5% small-business/micro-business preference applies to certified small businesses (maximum $50,000 reduction), a 5% non-small-business preference applies to contractors committing at least 25% small/micro-business subcontractor participation, and a 1–5% DVBE incentive is available based on disabled veteran business enterprise participation levels. Performance and payment bonds, comprehensive insurance, and prevailing wage compliance under California Labor Code Section 1774 are required. Liquidated damages are $500 per day for work extending past the completion date. Letters of inquiry are due September 29, 2026, with public bid opening on October 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.