Certified SB, including MB, SB-PW, or a DVBE Only** IFPQ 08A3963, Security Systems Services in San Bernardino County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting price quotes through an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ 08A3963) for Security Systems Services in San Bernardino County. The procurement encompasses repair, replacement, and installation services for Access Control Systems and Security Camera Systems at the Caltrans District 8 District Office located at 464 W 4th Street, San Bernardino. Specific deliverables include maintenance and repair services for ten CCTV security cameras (Hanwha models or equivalents), one DVR recorder, two door controllers, two power supplies, and two card readers. Pricing is structured on a unit basis with line items for routine labor (estimated at 200 hours), non-routine labor (estimated at 10 hours), and specific equipment replacements, plus reimbursement for pre-approved parts and materials up to ten percent of the actual subtotal. Qualified bidders must hold a valid C-10 Electrical Contractor license or C-7 Low Voltage Systems Contractor license from the California Contractors State Licensing Board and maintain current Department of Industrial Relations registration. An optional site inspection is scheduled for April 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with written questions due by 3:00 p.m. on April 8, 2026. The final deadline for quote submission is April 16, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., with an estimated award date of April 23, 2026, and contract commencement on May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2029. Services must be provided during normal business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding state holidays, with non-routine services available outside normal hours as needed.

This solicitation is restricted exclusively to certified Small Businesses (SB), Microbusinesses (MB), Small Businesses for Public Works (SB-PW), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), with Caltrans requiring a minimum of two certified SB/MB or DVBE price quotes before award authorization. Prevailing wages apply if the total bid exceeds $15,000.00, and subcontracting is prohibited under this contract. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and workers' compensation insurance. Payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the Service Request price are required if the Service Request exceeds $25,000. The maximum bid ceiling is established at $461,000.00, and no federal funding is involved, indicating this is a state-funded project with no incumbent vendor information provided in the solicitation.