IFB - Fire Alarm Control Panel Maintenance, Inspection, and Repair in Sacramento County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #22A1311 for Fire Alarm Control Panel Maintenance, Inspection, and Repair services across multiple jurisdictions including Sacramento County, Sacramento City, San Francisco City, and West Sacramento City. The procurement seeks a qualified electrical contractor to perform comprehensive fire alarm control unit and network audio system maintenance at Caltrans Headquarters. Specific services include quarterly, semi-annual, and annual testing and maintenance of fire alarm control units in the original building, Annex I, and Annex II. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, equipment, tools, parts, materials, supplies, and incidentals to complete the work. Services will be performed during normal business hours (7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday), with potential for after-hours work as needed. Bid responses are due by August 14, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with a bid opening at 2:30 p.m. and an estimated contract award date of August 19, 2025. The contract is anticipated to commence on September 1, 2025, and expire on August 31, 2028.

The solicitation actively encourages participation from small businesses (SB), micro businesses (MB), and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE), offering a 5% small business preference and a potential 5% DVBE incentive. Contractors must possess a C-10 (Electrical Contractor) license and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. The total bid proposal is capped at $461,000, with unit pricing established for various inspection and maintenance activities, including hourly rates for a Journeyman Electrician Fire System Specialist during standard and after-hours periods. Prevailing wage requirements apply to work exceeding $15,000. Bidders must submit multiple certifications, including a Non-Collusion Declaration, California Civil Rights Laws Certification, and Darfur Contracting Act Certification. The procurement emphasizes compliance with regulatory requirements and seeks to provide opportunities for diverse business participation while ensuring high-quality fire alarm system maintenance and inspection services for Caltrans facilities.