Fire Alarm & Sprinkler System Monitoring, Inspection, Testing, & Maintenance Services

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is seeking bids for fire alarm and sprinkler system monitoring, inspection, testing, and maintenance services at the CAL FIRE Training Center (CFTC) Ione Unit, with bids due September 18, 2026, and a mandatory site walk-through on September 8, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (advance notice required by September 4). This procurement is restricted to California Certified Small Businesses.

Bidders must hold a current, active Alarm Company Operator license from the Department of Consumer Affairs, a C-10 Electrical Contractor license, and a C-16 Fire Protection Contractor license from the Contractors State License Board, plus Public Works registration with the Department of Industrial Relations.

Services cover a three-year term commencing October 19, 2026 and expiring October 18, 2029, provided Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding state holidays. The scope includes annual fire alarm system testing, inspection, and training; one-time battery replacement; annual fire sprinkler system inspection, testing, maintenance, and certification; quarterly valve and fire department connection inspections; five-year fire sprinkler system maintenance and certification; annual pressure reducing valve testing; annual emergency lighting and exit sign testing; and one-time fire and smoke damper inspection and certification. The contractor supplies all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, and transportation.

Pricing uses a rate sheet with separate unit prices for fire alarm system services, fire sprinkler system services, and other services, plus hourly repair rates for scheduled and emergency work and a 10% contingency allowance. If the total three-year contract cost exceeds $25,000, a 100% payment bond is required. Prevailing wage requirements apply under California Labor Code. Insurance must include General and Commercial Liability of at least $1 million, Workers' Compensation with Waiver of Subrogation, and Commercial Automobile of at least $1 million. Questions are due September 10, 2026. The facility is located at 4501 State Highway 104, Ione, California.