Fob/Card Reader System Installation Services - IFB No. 114651

The California Employment Development Department (EDD) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB No. 114651) for Fob/Card Reader System Installation Services at their facility located at 1225 4th Avenue in Oakland, CA. The procurement specifically seeks a contractor to remove and replace existing security keypads with a new security system comprising three fob/card readers, a control panel compatible with or equivalent to a Honeywell NetAXS-4, a compatible laptop, 400 key fobs/cards, and associated cabling and connectors. Bidders must possess a valid C-7, C-28, or D-28 State Contractor's License and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations for Public Works. A mandatory walkthrough is scheduled for March 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the facility, with final bids due by March 20, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. PT. The contract term is set from June 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025, with work to be completed after normal business hours and scheduled within 45 days of contract execution.

The solicitation does not specify a set-aside for disadvantaged businesses, with Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation requirements explicitly waived for this IFB. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1 million in general liability, $1 million in automobile liability, and $1 million in workers' compensation. The successful vendor will be required to provide a one-year warranty on all parts and labor. While no specific budget range is detailed in the available documentation, the scope suggests a moderate-sized security system upgrade project. The procurement covers Alameda County and Alameda City jurisdictions, targeting a specific EDD facility security enhancement that involves modernizing access control systems with contemporary fob/card reader technology.