Fire Damper Maintenance IFB #25-20061-000

The California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) - Metropolitan has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #25-20061-000 for comprehensive fire damper maintenance services across multiple jurisdictions including Los Angeles County, Lake Los Angeles CDP, Los Angeles City, and East Los Angeles CDP. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide all necessary materials, personnel, and services for inspecting, testing, repairing, and potentially replacing fire dampers in five specific buildings: Chronic Treatment East, Chronic Treatment West, 100's Building, Skilled Nursing Facility, and Administration. The project encompasses maintenance for 1,034 total fire dampers and requires contractors to possess C-16 Fire Protection and C-20 HVAC contractor licenses. The contract period will run from October 24, 2025, through June 30, 2028, with a mandatory bidder's conference scheduled for September 29, 2025. Contractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and comply with prevailing wage requirements, with the bid due date set for October 15, 2025.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside provisions for Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participants, offering a potential 5% preference for small businesses and additional incentives for DVBE participation. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence for Commercial General Liability, $1,000,000 per accident for Motor Vehicle Liability, and Workers' Compensation insurance. The project includes a parts replacement budget of up to $40,000 per fiscal year, with a maximum contractor markup of 15%. Bidders must also comply with COVID-19 guidelines, security protocols, and undergo background checks for all personnel working on the project. While no incumbent vendors are specified, the solicitation emphasizes strict compliance with state labor laws and provides a detailed site plan (DSH-Metropolitan_Map.pdf) to support potential bidders in understanding the facility's complex infrastructure and layout.