IFB 26C450003 - CHP Madera Area Office Fire & Security Alarm Monitoring Services Contract

The California Department of Highway Patrol is requesting bids for fire and security alarm monitoring services at the CHP Madera Area Office under IFB 26C450003, with bids due September 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and a public bid opening at 10:15 a.m. the same day at CHP Business Services Section in Sacramento.

Although California law requires Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation, CHP has waived the mandatory DVBE requirement for this solicitation; bidders who elect to use DVBE subcontractors are eligible for an optional DVBE incentive of up to 5 percent. Small business and micro business preferences of up to 5 percent are also available. Bidders must perform at least 75 percent of services directly, with no more than 25 percent subcontracted.

The scope encompasses comprehensive monitoring, inspections, and testing services for fire and security alarm systems at 3051 Airport Drive, Madera, California. Bidders must hold a local business license, county environmental health permit, disposal site discharge permit, and motor carrier permit where applicable.

The contract term runs from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2029 (three years), with CHP retaining the right to extend subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability, and approval by the Department of General Services. Pricing consists of two components: monthly security and fire alarm monitoring services multiplied by 36 months, and annual inspection and testing services multiplied by three years. Questions are due by September 8, 2026. All bids must be sealed and submitted in person or by mail to CHP Business Services Section; late bids are rejected.