Elevator Maintenance Services

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is requesting bids for elevator maintenance and repair services at the CAL FIRE Altaville Auto Shop in Angels Camp, California, under IFB format, with bids due September 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A 5% small business preference and a 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentive are available; award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Bidders must hold a current C-11 Elevator Contractor license from the Contractors State License Board and comply with prevailing wage requirements under the Director of Industrial Relations' rates for Calaveras County. The scope includes monthly systematic examinations, inspections, adjustments, cleaning, and lubrication; mandatory biannual testing; and 24/7 emergency repair availability. Estimated annual quantities are 60 monthly maintenance visits, 10 biannual mandatory tests, 150 regular business hour repair calls, 50 after-hours repair calls, and 15 weekend/holiday repair calls. All materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, and transportation are contractor-supplied. Services must comply with California Code of Regulations, Title 8, and Cal/OSHA standards.

The estimated contract term is five years commencing October 1, 2026 and expiring September 30, 2031. A Payment Bond equal to 100% of the contract value is required if the bid exceeds $25,000. Prevailing wage compliance is mandatory.

An optional pre-bid site walk-through is scheduled for September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at 125 North Main Street, Angels Camp, California 95222. Written questions are due by 2:00 p.m. on September 10, 2026. Bid opening is virtual on September 18, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Bids must be submitted electronically to Bids@fire.ca.gov. Bidders must certify compliance with California Civil Rights Laws, the Darfur Contracting Act, non-collusion requirements, and Executive Order N-6-22 regarding Russia sanctions.