IFB 3CA08002 - Elevator Maintenance

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is requesting bids for elevator maintenance and inspection services under IFB 3CA08002, with bids due September 25, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough at the Paso Robles facility on September 21, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Bidders must hold a valid C-11 Elevator Contractor license issued by the California Contractors State Licensing Board and current Department of Industrial Relations registration—a hard eligibility requirement.

The scope includes 60 monthly inspection and maintenance services, 5 annual testing services, and repair calls at an hourly rate for work outside scheduled services, plus $10,000 allocated for replacement parts and unforeseen issues. The contractor supplies all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and fees; prevailing wage requirements apply if the total bid amount exceeds $1,000.

A 5 percent Small Business preference applies to certified SB or Microbusiness bidders, or to non-small businesses that subcontract at least 25 percent of net bid price to certified SBs or MBs. A separate Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentive will apply based on verified DVBE participation, ranging from 1 to 5 percent of the lowest responsive bid, with a combined dollar cap of $100,000 for all incentives and preferences.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder; tie bids are resolved by coin toss. A 100 percent Payment Bond of the contract amount is required if the bid exceeds $25,000, due prior to work commencement. Bid prices must be all-inclusive of labor, equipment, taxes, insurance, and prevailing wage costs where applicable. Written questions are due September 23, 2026; bid opening is scheduled for September 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Work is performed at CAL FIRE's Paso Robles facility in San Luis Obispo County.