IFB No. 127920 Semi-Annual Preventative Fire Suppression Inspection and Maintenance Services And "As Needed" Repair Services

The California Employment Development Department (EDD) is soliciting sealed bids through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 127920 for semi-annual preventative fire suppression inspection and maintenance services and as-needed repair services at two Sacramento facilities: 800 Capitol Mall and 9815 Goethe Road. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive inspections and testing of installed Halon, Energen, and FM200 fire suppression systems, including control panels, backup batteries, circuit boards, detectors, discharge nozzles, cylinder pressure gauges, piping, manifolds, pressure switches, solenoids, perimeter sealing, doors, and manual pull stations, with results documented in site logbooks. The contractor must provide two service calls per site annually on a semi-annual basis and complete all repairs as needed. Required qualifications include possession of a valid C-16 Fire Protection Engineering license and maintenance of general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, workers' compensation insurance of $1,000,000, and automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 per accident. Evaluation will be based primarily on the semi-annual inspection and maintenance cost, with bidders required to submit hourly rates for as-needed repair calls and a combined total bid proposal including all labor, travel expenses (time, mileage, and per diem), with material costs allowing up to a 10% contractor markup supported by receipts. Site inspections may be arranged by contacting Bob Holwell at (916) 654-8861 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; questions must be submitted by May 15, 2026, with responses provided by May 20, 2026; bid proposals are due by 3:00 p.m. (PT) on May 27, 2026; and public bid opening is scheduled for May 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, California, with intent to award expected the week of June 1, 2026, and the contract term running from August 29, 2026, through August 28, 2028.

Small Business/Microbusiness and Small Business/Nonprofit Veteran Service Agency certifications are eligible for a 5% evaluation preference. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation requirements and incentives have been waived for this IFB. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is provided in the solicitation materials. All work must be performed during regular EDD office hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise arranged with the EDD representative. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications. No specific budget range or estimated award value is disclosed in the available documentation, with pricing to be determined through the competitive bidding process based on submitted proposals.