IFB Fire Suppression System Maintenance Services, Eureka, CA - Humboldt County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive fire suppression system maintenance services for its District 1 Office located in Eureka, California. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) requires a qualified contractor to perform annual and semi-annual inspections, routine and non-routine repairs on the Clean Air Fire Suppression System, including all necessary labor, tools, parts, materials, supplies, equipment, and travel. Contractors must hold a valid C-16 (Fire Protection Contractor) license and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. A mandatory site inspection is scheduled for November 25, 2024, with bid submissions due by December 3, 2024, at 2:00 pm. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with services to be performed between January 15, 2025, and January 14, 2028. Key evaluation criteria include compliance with technical specifications, licensing requirements, and the ability to meet prevailing wage standards.

The procurement includes specific set-aside provisions, with Caltrans establishing a 25% Small Business (SB) participation goal and implementing a 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive. The total bid amount must not exceed $461,000, and the contractor will be reimbursed for actual parts, materials, and supplies costs up to 10% of the actual subtotal amount. The contract is subject to funding availability and includes the State's right to terminate for convenience with 30 days' notice. Contractors must comply with detailed payroll record and apprenticeship requirements, and prevailing wage regulations will apply throughout the contract period. The solicitation documents are not currently digitally accessible, but interested parties can request an accessible version through the provided contact information or website link. Potential bidders should carefully review all contract documents and ensure full compliance with the technical, legal, and administrative requirements specified in the IFB.