IFB BAR-25-05 Electric Fence Monitoring Services

The California Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB BAR-25-05) for electric fence monitoring services at its Bakersfield facility located at 3331 N. Sillect Avenue. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive services for an existing electric security fence system covering a 1,047-linear-foot perimeter with five access gates. Required services include annual comprehensive inspections of fence integrity, controller functionality, battery backup systems, solar panels, cellular communication units, warning signs, keypad entry systems, and alarm panels. The contractor must provide continuous 24/7 remote monitoring with immediate breach notification and maintain software and mobile applications for authorized system access. Key deliverables include annual inspections during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday) and continuous monitoring services. Critical procurement dates include written questions due by November 12, 2025, bid responses provided on November 14, 2025, and bids due November 19, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., with a public bid opening scheduled for November 20, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The anticipated contract term spans three years, from January 11, 2026, through January 10, 2029.

The solicitation includes a five percent Small Business Enterprise (SBE) preference and optional Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation reporting, though no mandatory DVBE participation goal exists. Contractors must maintain California business licensure and carry specific insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate general liability, $1,000,000 combined single limit automobile liability, and workers' compensation with $1,000,000 employer's liability limits. Pricing will be evaluated based on the lowest responsive bid, with a cost sheet detailing monthly monitoring fees, annual inspection costs, hourly labor rates for repairs and emergency services, and a preset annual parts budget of $5,000. The State reserves the right to reject all bids and terminate the agreement with 30 days' notice. Payment will be made monthly in arrears upon invoice approval, consistent with Government Code Chapter 4.5 prompt payment requirements. While no specific budget range is provided, the comprehensive service requirements and three-year contract duration suggest a potentially significant investment in electric security fence monitoring and maintenance.