IFB BHGS-26-01, Fire Safety Services

The California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), Bureau of Household Goods & Services (BHGS), is issuing Invitation for Bid (IFB) BHGS-26-01 to procure fire safety testing services for insulation materials as detailed in the accompanying Scope of Work (Exhibit A). This procurement seeks a qualified contractor to conduct comprehensive fire safety testing in accordance with applicable standards and regulations governing insulation material performance. The bid submission deadline is April 6, 2026, with sealed bids required by the specified time and date. Bidders must demonstrate technical expertise and capability to perform fire safety testing services, including possession of appropriate certifications, testing equipment, and laboratory facilities as may be required by the Scope of Work. The contract award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all technical and administrative requirements. While the attached bid forms reference a separate Department of Parks and Recreation project (Contract C25910017), the primary procurement opportunity is the fire safety testing services contract under IFB BHGS-26-01.

A six percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement applies to this procurement, making DVBE firms eligible for preferential consideration and establishing a mandatory utilization target for subcontractor engagement. Interested bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including non-collusion affidavits, appropriate certifications, contractor compliance documentation, and complete payee data records as specified in the bid forms. Bidders and any proposed subcontractors must maintain current registration with the California Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5. The specific budget range or award value has not been disclosed in the available documentation; however, interested parties should review Exhibit A and all accompanying bid documents for detailed specifications, deliverable requirements, and cost estimation parameters. Electronic bid submissions are accepted via email submission to the designated project contact, with all submissions clearly marked with the contract number and bid deadline information.