IFB Fire Alarm Monitoring, Imperial County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Silent Intrusion and Fire Alarm Monitoring and Maintenance services in Imperial County, Imperial City, and Imperial Beach City. Caltrans is seeking a contractor to provide 24-hour, 7 days per week monitoring of three silent intrusion alarm systems and three fire alarm systems, as well as on-call maintenance services, at three buildings in El Centro, California. The IFB specifies the required labor, tools, materials, and equipment, and outlines the bid requirements, including the bid due date of October 29, 2024, bid opening on the same date, and a proposed award date of November 5, 2024. The contract term is estimated to be from November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2027. The IFB includes pricing for monthly monitoring services, hourly maintenance and repair services, and annual testing, as well as a not-to-exceed amount for materials, supplies, and parts.

This contracting opportunity is subject to a 5% Small Business or Micro Business preference and a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive program. Prevailing wages apply, and the contractor must comply with various state and federal requirements, including reporting and certification obligations. The available budget for this contract is not explicitly stated, but the IFB provides detailed pricing information for the required services.