IFB 10206707 Security Gates Services

The California Department of Water Resources has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB #10206707) for Security Gates Services targeting their Southern Field Division across multiple counties including Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, and associated jurisdictions such as Los Angeles City and Riverside City. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive maintenance and repair services for card readers and security gates, with a specific scope involving semi-annual servicing of electric gates and card readers at 27 different locations. The contract will require servicing an estimated 250 straight-time hours and 150 overtime hours over a three-year term, with an anticipated start date in March 2025. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for January 9, 2025 at 9:00 a.m., with doors closing at 9:15 a.m., and bid submissions must be received by January 23, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., with bid opening on January 24, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Contractors must maintain DIR registration and comply with prevailing wage requirements, and the services will encompass all labor, materials, licenses, permits, and transportation costs, with parts replacement over $100 requiring prior approval and limited to a 10% markup plus sales tax.

The contract includes specific set-aside designations and participation goals, notably a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement with a minimum 3% goal and DVBE incentive calculations ranging from 1% to 5%. A Small Business preference program is available, and bidders must submit a 10% bid bond, with 100% payment and performance bonds required upon contract award. While no incumbent vendors are specifically identified, the procurement suggests a comprehensive replacement or enhancement of existing security infrastructure across multiple Department of Water Resources facilities. Although precise award values are not explicitly stated, the detailed service requirements, including semi-annual servicing at 27 locations and provisions for labor and parts, indicate a substantial contract value. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical capability to service electric gates and card readers, maintain appropriate licensing, and comply with state procurement regulations, with the overall goal of maintaining secure and functional access control systems across the Southern Field Division's diverse geographic locations.