IFPQ - Cameras and Intercom Installation in Alameda County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) for a security system installation project located at the Caltrans District 4 Office in Oakland, California. The procurement specifically seeks a contractor to furnish and install comprehensive security infrastructure, including two high-definition color 8MP exterior cameras, two license plate reader (LPR) cameras, one intercom system, two Network Video Recorders (NVR), two network switches, one workstation, two monitors, and two backup power supply/conditioners. The project requires a contractor with a valid C-7 Low Voltage Systems Contractor or C-10 Electrical Contractor license who is registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). An optional site inspection is scheduled for May 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with written questions due by May 14, 2025, and final quote submissions due by May 21, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The proposed contract term spans from June 30, 2025, to June 29, 2026, with services to be performed during normal business hours Monday through Friday.

The solicitation is exclusively reserved for small businesses (SB), including micro businesses (MB), small businesses for public works (SB-PW), or disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE). The total bid amount is not to exceed $461,000, and prevailing wage requirements apply if the total bid exceeds $15,000. The project will be funded through state transportation funds and includes additional compliance requirements for organic waste recycling, motor carrier permits, and adherence to various state and federal regulations, including labor codes and civil rights laws. Contractors must be prepared to integrate the new security system with existing infrastructure at the Caltrans District 4 Office, demonstrating technical compatibility and professional installation capabilities. The procurement emphasizes the importance of precise technical specifications, regulatory compliance, and support for small and disadvantaged business enterprises in the public works contracting process.