CA DMV message display system

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ #EXE25-3532) for a Message Display System (MDS) to be installed across approximately 80+ field office locations in Kern and Los Angeles Counties, among other jurisdictions statewide. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive services including labor, materials, equipment, connectivity, and maintenance for dynamic digital display systems capable of showing DMV news, public safety messages, AMBER Alerts, emergency road conditions, and promotional content. Contractors must possess a valid C10 electrical contractor license and provide new equipment manufactured within the last 12 months, specifically 32-inch LCD flat panel monitors meeting specified technical requirements. Key submission deadlines include October 29, 2025 for written questions, November 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM PST for quote responses, and a public cost opening on November 17, 2025. The DMV will evaluate bids using a comprehensive scoring methodology that includes bidder qualifications (pass/fail), desirable qualifications (100 points), understanding and approach (100 points), and cost (200 points), for a maximum of 500 total points.

The procurement includes potential set-aside preferences for small businesses (SB), disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE), and Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) participants. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 commercial general liability, $1,000,000 professional liability, and workers' compensation. The contract term is twelve months, commencing January 10, 2026, with the DMV reserving the right to add or remove field office locations. Contractors will be required to pay a flat-rate monthly rent to the DMV of at least $100 per field office and must maintain a 96% system uptime during DMV business hours. All content must be pre-approved by the DMV, and the contractor cannot share content revenue. While specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the widespread deployment across 80+ locations suggests a significant potential investment, with monthly payments and comprehensive installation and maintenance requirements indicating a robust contracting opportunity for qualified vendors.