Fire Alarm System Installation Services

California's Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), Contracts Management Branch, is soliciting bids through Invitation for Bid C5613538-D for fire alarm system installation at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad, Monterey County, with bids due November 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. via electronic submission. Small and Micro-Business enterprises are encouraged to participate and may claim a 5% preference, not to exceed $50,000. Non-small businesses may claim the same 5% preference by committing to 25% or greater Small or Micro-Business subcontractor participation. The contract is exempt from mandatory DVBE participation, though voluntary DVBE reporting is welcome.

The contractor must furnish, install, connect, and activate a fully functional fire alarm system in Buildings 423 (Facility A Diner) and 433 (Facility B Diner). Required work includes system design, submittals, rough-in, final connections, testing, Office of State Fire Marshal inspection and approval, up to eight hours of technical support and training for CDCR and CCM staff, and as-built and operation and maintenance documentation. The contractor must hold a valid C-16 Fire Protection Contractor license and a C-10 Electrical Contractor license, or a B General Building Contractor license and C-16 license with a subcontractor holding the C-10. Contractor and subcontractor technicians must hold current NICET Level III certification. The project is a prevailing wage public works contract subject to California Labor Code and Department of Industrial Relations registration.

The estimated agreement value is $200,000 over a term of 547 days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Bids must be submitted on the Public Works Rate Sheet (Exhibit B-1) with pricing for eight phases of work. Invoicing occurs monthly in arrears upon completion of each phase, with no additional compensation for travel, meals, or lodging. Liquidated damages are $500 per day for each day work extends past the specified completion date. Bids will be opened publicly on November 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via conference call.