CHP Office of the Academy ¿ Semi-Annual Ansul R-102 UL300 Fire Suppression System and Exhaust Duct System Maintenance Services

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is seeking bids for semi-annual maintenance services for the Ansul R-102 UL300 Fire Suppression System and Exhaust Duct System at the CHP Academy located in West Sacramento, California. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered 25C093000, targeting comprehensive fire safety system maintenance. Specific services include annual hydrostatic system testing (3 times), semi-annual exhaust fan/duct system service (6 times), and semi-annual Ansul hood system service (6 times). A mandatory walk-through is scheduled for September 17, 2025, at 8:00 a.m., with the project site located at 3500 Reed Avenue, West Sacramento. Potential bidders must submit questions by September 24, 2025, and final bids are due on October 1, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The contract is set to commence on December 1, 2025, or upon Department of General Services approval, and will run through November 30, 2028. Bidders must demonstrate the ability to perform specialized fire suppression system maintenance and meet specific insurance requirements.

The solicitation has waived the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, though vendors utilizing DVBE participation may receive an incentive. Contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and provide a certificate of insurance naming the State of California as an additional insured. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest bid, with the total contract amount to be determined based on unit pricing for the specified maintenance services. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive nature of the services suggests a multi-year contract with potential significant value. The procurement is specifically limited to jurisdictional vendors capable of performing specialized fire suppression system maintenance at the CHP Academy, with strict qualifications for technical expertise and insurance coverage. No incumbent vendor information was provided in the solicitation documents.