IFB No. 114871 Fob/Card Reader System Installation Services

The California Employment Development Department (EDD) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 114871 for Fob/Card Reader System Installation Services at their Vallejo facility located at 1440 Marin Street. The procurement involves removing and replacing existing security access keypads with a new fob/card reader system comprising five readers. Specific deliverables include installing a Honeywell NetAXS-4 control panel or equivalent, a compatible laptop, 200 key fobs, and associated cabling and connectors. Contractors must provide all labor, materials, and equipment for the installation, with work to be completed after normal business hours and in compliance with health and safety guidelines. A mandatory walkthrough is scheduled for March 27, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the project site, with bid submissions due by April 3, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. (PT). Successful bidders must possess a valid C-7, C-28, or D-28 State Contractor's License and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations.

The IFB allows for potential 5% preference for certified small businesses or nonprofit veteran service agencies, though Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirements are waived for this contract. Contractors may subcontract up to 45% of the work, with material costs potentially including a 10% contractor markup. The contract term is defined as June 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025, representing a one-month project duration. Successful contractors must provide a one-year warranty on parts and labor. While the exact contract value is not specified in the document, the project involves comprehensive security system upgrades for the EDD facility. The procurement covers Trinity and Solano Counties, though the specific installation is located in Vallejo, Solano County. No incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements beyond the current security access system are explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents.