IFB 7CA07945 - Ladder Inspection, Testing, and Repair Services

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is soliciting bids under IFB 7CA07945 for ladder inspection, testing, and repair services, with written questions due November 12, 2026 and bids due November 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. A 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive and a 5% Small Business (SB) preference apply to qualifying bids. The DVBE incentive requires verified DVBE participation of 5% or more of the bid amount and is capped at $100,000 in combined incentives. The SB preference is available to certified SB firms with principal places of business in California, or to non-SB bidders subcontracting at least 25% of the net bid price to certified SBs.

The contractor provides all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and fees to keep approximately 2,500 linear feet of fire service ladders compliant with NFPA 1932, manufacturer recommendations, and CAL FIRE requirements at the Atwater Training Center in Atwater, California. Services include visual inspections, extension ladder hardware tests, roof hook tests, horizontal bending tests, heat sensor tests, and any additional testing that NFPA 1932 or manufacturer specifications require. Annual inspection and testing must recur within twelve months of the previous service. On-demand repairs require 24-hour acknowledgment and 72-hour on-site response, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding State holidays. Listed jurisdictions include Merced City, Madera Ranchos CDP, Mariposa County, Merced County, and Madera Acres CDP.

The estimated term runs December 1, 2026 through November 30, 2029. Pricing combines a cost per linear foot multiplied by 2,500 linear feet with a three-year multiplier, a $40,000 allocation for additional service calls, and a technician hourly rate. Bids will be evaluated on the lowest responsive responsible bidder methodology. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability of not less than $1 million per occurrence, Workers' Compensation with Waiver of Subrogation, and Commercial Automobile Insurance of not less than $1 million. Bidders must submit the Payee Data Record (STD 204), Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC 04/2017), Darfur Contracting Act Certification, and California Civil Rights Laws Attachment. Bidders claiming SB or DVBE participation must also submit the Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-105) and quotes from SB or DVBE subcontractors. Bids go electronically to Bids@fire.ca.gov with Contract Number 7CA07945 in the subject line. A virtual bid opening follows on November 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.