CSU Channel Islands F16-F18 Building Add Fire Sprinklers

The California State University (CSU) Channel Islands is seeking sealed bids for a design and installation project of fire sprinkler systems in the F-16 South Wing and F-18 two-story building located on the campus in Camarillo, California. The project, designated as Project Number CI-536 with Bid Solicitation Number CI-270, requires a contractor with a C-16 Fire Protection Contractor license or an A or B general contractor license with a qualified C-16 subcontractor. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of experience in fire sprinkler work and provide documentation of three comparable projects completed within the past five years. A mandatory pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled for January 6, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with sealed bid proposals due by 2:00 p.m. on January 19, 2026, at the Facilities Service Work Center. All questions, requests for information (RFI), and addenda will be handled exclusively through the Planet Bids E-bidding Platform, with the RFI deadline set for January 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

The project includes a three percent (3%) Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, with a potential bid incentive not exceeding $20,000, or $40,000 when combined with Small Business Preference. Contractors must be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations and comply with prevailing wage rate laws. The construction estimate is $335,000.00, with no alternates proposed. The project is enrolled in the CSU Builders Risk Insurance Program (BRIP), and contractors must maintain current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations. Bidders will need to provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including comprehensive general liability, business automobile liability, and workers' compensation. The contract includes specific payment terms with five percent retention, monthly partial payments, and a one-year unconditional guarantee on all work and materials. Parking on the campus is available for $6.00 per day with a permit.