CHP Fleet Operations Section – Fire Sprinkler Maintenance/Repair

The California Department of Highway Patrol is requesting bids for fire sprinkler maintenance and repair services at its Fleet Operations Section and Supply Services Unit facilities in West Sacramento, with bids due October 13, 2026, and a mandatory walkthrough on September 21.

Bidders must hold a valid California Contractors State Licensing Board C-16 Fire Protection Contractor license, California State Marshall License, or qualified owner's representative status under California Title 19, and must be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations per Labor Code Sections 1725.5, 1770, 1773, and 1773.1. Prevailing wage rates apply.

The scope covers monthly and annual fire pump runs, quarterly and annual fire sprinkler system maintenance, and five-year fire sprinkler equipment inspections due by June 30, 2030. The contractor must furnish all supplies, materials, tools, equipment, labor, personnel, supervision, and bear all taxes, insurance, bonds, license and permit fees.

The contract term runs July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2030, with a potential start date of July 1, 2027, or upon approval, whichever is later. CHP reserves the right to extend the agreement term as necessary. Performance occurs at 3300 Reed Avenue, West Sacramento. Contract value is not specified in the source.

Optional preference and incentive programs are available: Small/Micro Business Preference (up to 5% of the lowest responsive bid), Non-Small Business Subcontractor Preference (up to 5% for nonsmall businesses committing 25% subcontractor participation), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentive (1% to 5% based on participation level, though the DVBE participation requirement has been waived), and Nonprofit Veteran Service Agency Small Business Preference (up to 5%). Written questions are due September 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Bid opening occurs October 13, 2026, at 2:15 p.m. Successful bidders must pass a driver's license check before contract execution and facility access.