Fire Monitoring Services, Various Locations, CA

The State of California Military Department's Office of the Adjutant General is requesting bids for fire monitoring services at multiple California Military Department facilities throughout Southern California (Area 5), with bids due October 19, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. and a virtual bid opening on October 20, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

The scope covers 24-hour continuous fire alarm system monitoring, inspection, testing, and maintenance across facilities in Lake Riverside CDP, San Bernardino County, Orange Blossom CDP, Orange County, and San Diego City for a 36-month contract term from December 2026 through November 2029. Services include preventive maintenance; quarterly, semi-annual, and annual inspections and testing; battery inspection and replacement; cellular communicator installation; emergency response; and documentation. All work must comply with California Code of Regulations Title 19, Title 24, and NFPA 72. The contractor must hold a California Contractors State License Board C-10 Electrical Contractor license and appropriate Bureau of Security and Investigative Services alarm-company licenses; all subcontractors must be properly licensed for their trades.

The State requires a single lump-sum bid covering all contract costs. The prime contractor must self-perform at least 20 percent of total work. Awards will be made to the lowest responsive bid from a qualified, responsible bidder, with consideration given to Small Business Preference if applicable. The State has waived DVBE minimum participation requirements but encourages DVBE subcontractor participation.

The contractor must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, Automobile Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence if applicable, and statutory Workers' Compensation coverage. Prevailing wage rates apply at 85 percent of State salary and benefit costs. The contract is subject to State budget appropriations and may be terminated with 30 days' notice or immediately for breach.

Questions are due October 12, 2026 at 1:30 p.m., directed to Jessica Jauregui at bids@cmd.ca.gov with subject line "Event #40088 - Fire Monitoring Services, Various Locations, CA."