IFB No. 114602 Fob/Card Reader System Installation Services

The California Employment Development Department (EDD) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB No. 114602) for Fob/Card Reader System Installation Services at their facility located at 606 Healdsburg Avenue in Santa Rosa, CA. The procurement involves removing and replacing existing security access keypads with a comprehensive fob/card reader system, which must include a control panel equivalent to or better than a Honeywell NetAXS-4, a compatible laptop, two fob/card readers, 200 key fobs, necessary cabling, and connectors. Contractors must possess a valid C-7, C-28, and/or D-28 State Contractor's License to be eligible. A mandatory walkthrough is scheduled for March 12, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the project location, with bids due by March 19, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. PT. The contract term is set from June 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025, with the successful bidder required to provide a one-year warranty on parts and labor.

The solicitation does not impose specific set-aside designations, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Participation and Incentive requirements are waived for this IFB. Contractors are permitted to subcontract up to 45% of the work, with strict insurance requirements including $1,000,000 in general liability insurance per occurrence, $1,000,000 in automobile liability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000. The procurement spans two jurisdictions: Sonoma County (FIPS Code 06097) and San Francisco City (FIPS Code 0607567000), though the specific project site is in Santa Rosa. While no specific budget range is disclosed, the comprehensive system requirements and installation specifications suggest a moderate-complexity project with potential value in the mid-five-figure range. The solicitation indicates a focused, short-term contract with specific technical and security infrastructure enhancement objectives.