IFB No. 125179 Monthly Preventative Parking Lot Gate Maintenance and "As Needed" Repair Services

The California Employment Development Department (EDD) is issuing Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 125179 for monthly preventative parking lot gate maintenance and as-needed repair services at its facility located at 4540 West Century Boulevard, Inglewood, California, in Los Angeles County. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide monthly preventative maintenance inspections, minor emergency repairs, gate replacement parts, and consultation on maintenance methods for parking lot gate systems and related equipment. The contractor must hold a valid California C-61/D-28 State Contractor's License and provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, workers' compensation insurance of at least $1,000,000, and automobile liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per accident. The contract term runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. Sealed bids must be submitted no later than 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time on May 20, 2026, with a public bid opening scheduled for May 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, California. The deadline to submit questions is May 8, 2026, with responses provided by May 13, 2026. Site inspections are available by arrangement with Harshad Dave at (310) 418-5781 during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). The contractor must respond to emergency calls within two hours and maintain monthly preventative maintenance schedules established in consultation with the EDD Representative, with all work to be completed during normal business hours unless otherwise arranged. Award evaluation is based on the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications, with pricing structured as a monthly preventative maintenance cost and an hourly rate for as-needed repair services, with calculations estimating eight repair calls annually and allowing contractors to include up to a 10% markup on material costs.

The procurement includes several set-aside designations and incentive programs designed to support disadvantaged business enterprises. Small Business/Microbusiness (SB/MB) and Small Business/Nonprofit Veteran Service Agency (SB/NVSA) certification preferences of 5% apply to the award, while a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive is available for bidders with certified DVBE participation, ranging from 1% to 5% depending on participation levels. No subcontracting is permitted under this solicitation, requiring interested bidders to perform all work directly. The Intent to Award is anticipated for the week of May 25, 2026. No incumbent vendor or existing contractor information is provided in the solicitation materials. Specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the publicly available documentation, though pricing will be evaluated based on the submitted bid amounts for both the monthly preventative maintenance component and hourly repair rates.