IFB: 2CA07656 - Siskiyou Unit Headquarters Electrical Panel Upgrade

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB 2CA07656) for the Siskiyou Unit Headquarters Electrical Panel Upgrade project located at 1809 Fairlane Road, Yreka, California in Siskiyou County. This procurement seeks a qualified electrical contractor to provide comprehensive repair and replacement services for the existing electrical system, including all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and associated fees. The scope encompasses two primary services: Service #1 involves supplying and installing a new 3-phase NEMA 3R 400-ampere meter main panel, 3-phase 400-ampere automatic transfer switch, 85-kilowatt generator with concrete pad, new panelboards (400-ampere and 200-ampere), and associated conduit and wiring; Service #2 includes providing a new 200-ampere service for a future modular building with service installation at a new utility pole and extension to a new 200-ampere panel. The prime bidder must hold a valid C10-Electrical Contractor license from the California State Licensing Board and maintain registration with the Department of Industrial Relations. A mandatory pre-bid walk-through is scheduled for February 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with written questions due by February 11, 2026, and final bid submissions due February 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., followed by bid opening on February 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The contract commencement date is April 1, 2026, with an expiration date of March 31, 2027, and includes a one-year renewal option. Work shall be performed during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) except State holidays unless otherwise approved by the CAL FIRE Project Representative. The bid price must be submitted as a lump-sum total cost on the Rate Sheet and shall be all-inclusive with no additional allowances beyond the bid rates.

The procurement includes a 3 percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal, with a separate DVBE Incentive Program offering preference bonuses ranging from 1 to 5 percent based on verified DVBE participation levels, capped at $100,000 total. Small Business (SB) or Microbusiness (MB) certified contractors may claim a 5 percent preference, or non-small business contractors may qualify for the 5 percent preference by subcontracting at least 25 percent of the net bid price to certified SBs. State General Prevailing Wage Rates apply to Siskiyou County, and if the bid exceeds $1,000, prevailing wage language is included in the contract. If the bid exceeds $25,000, a Payment Bond of at least 100 percent of the contract amount is required prior to work commencement. The successful bidder must provide proof of insurance including Commercial General Liability of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, Worker's Compensation Insurance with Waiver of Subrogation, and Commercial Automobile Insurance of not less than $1,000,000, with CAL FIRE named as additional insured. Liquidated damages of $100 per day apply for delays in project completion, and the contractor must unconditionally guarantee the work for one year from the date of State acceptance. Funding is provided by the State of California, though no specific budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents.