IFB-Fire Alarm System Installation Service in Stockton, CA

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Procurement and Contracts is requesting bids for fire alarm system installation at the Caltrans Division of Equipment Main Shop in Stockton, California under IFB No. 32A0726, with bids due August 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory site inspection on July 30 at 10:00 a.m. A three percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement applies; a five percent Small Business preference is available for certified small businesses or contractors subcontracting 25 percent of the net bid price to certified small businesses.

The scope includes removal of the existing fire alarm system and installation of a fully functional replacement compliant with NFPA 72 and California Fire Code standards. Deliverables comprise approximately 24 smoke detectors, 24 heat detectors, 17 ceiling-mount horn strobes, 18 fire alarm pull stations, one outdoor wall-mount horn strobe, six ceiling-mount strobes, associated control panels, batteries, and monitoring equipment. The contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, tools, parts, materials, supplies, and travel necessary for installation. A C-10 (Electrical Contractor) license from the California Contractors State License Board and Department of Industrial Relations registration are required.

The maximum bid amount is $484,000. The bid proposal includes three line items: removal and disposal of the existing system, furnishing and installation of the new system, and an hourly rate for unforeseen work, plus a 10 percent allowance for parts, materials, and supplies with actual costs reimbursed upon submission of original receipts. The contract term runs September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, with services performed during normal business hours Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., excluding state holidays. Prevailing wage requirements apply. A payment bond equal to 100 percent of the contract amount is required. A one-year warranty on all parts and workmanship is mandated. Written questions are due July 31, 2026. The anticipated award date is August 20, 2026.