IFB No. 132926 Kitchen Hood Suppression Tank Replacement (Ansul R 102), Multiple Locations - Area 2

The California Military Department is soliciting bids under IFB 132926 to replace four Ansul R 102 kitchen hood fire suppression agent tanks at California National Guard facilities in the Area 2 region, with questions due November 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. and bids due November 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The prime contractor must hold a valid C-16 Fire Protection Contractor license and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. The solicitation also carries a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentive of up to 5% (maximum $50,000) for verified DVBE participation, and a 5% Small Business or Microbusiness preference (maximum $50,000) for certified California firms or non-small businesses subcontracting at least 25% to certified small businesses.

Scope covers providing all materials, labor, bonds, permits, transportation, and fees to replace each tank, install new wet chemical agent and specified components, test and certify each system, and complete all work within 60 calendar days. Locations are the National Guard Readiness Centers in San Francisco (one 3-gallon tank), San Bruno (one 1.5-gallon tank), and San Mateo (one 3-gallon tank), plus the National Guard Armory in Stockton (one 3-gallon tank). Work must comply with applicable NFPA standards, manufacturer specifications, and prevailing wage requirements as determined by the Department of Industrial Relations.

Pricing is a total lump sum on the Rate Sheet (Attachment 3), and award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. A bid bond of at least 10% is required for bids exceeding $24,999.99, and a payment bond of 100% of the contract price is required.

Optional job walks are available by appointment, coordinated through CPT Garrett Sawtelle or SSG Joe Zelaya, and contractors may bid without visiting the sites at their own risk. Bid opening is public on November 9, 2026 at 2:15 p.m. Addenda will issue before the submission deadline. Bids must be emailed to PWC@cmd.ca.gov with Contracting Administrator Jordan Bernal copied, and the subject line must include IFB No. 132926, the project title, and the contractor's business name. All questions go to Jordan Bernal at Jordan.Bernal@cmd.ca.gov by 5:00 p.m. on November 2, 2026, with subject lines referencing IFB No. 132926.