IFPQ - Fire Alarm Panel Replacement, Installation, and Monitoring

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is issuing an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) for a public works project to replace, install, and monitor a new fire alarm system at the Caltrans District 02 Chester Maintenance Station in Plumas County. The contractor will be required to furnish all labor, equipment, tools, permits, fees, and incidentals necessary to remove the existing fire alarm system and install and test a new non-proprietary fire alarm system. The contract will commence on October 1, 2024 and expire on September 30, 2027. An optional site inspection is scheduled for September 5, 2024, and all quotes must be submitted by September 12, 2024. Caltrans will award the contract to the responsible bidder who submits the lowest price quote and meets all the specifications. The price quote must include the cost of all materials, supplies, and parts, with total expenditures for these items not to exceed 10% of the actual subtotal amount. State prevailing wage rates will apply, and the contractor must comply with all relevant labor code requirements, including the employment of apprentices.

Bidders must have a valid C10 - Electrical Contractor license and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Caltrans will only award the contract to a certified Small Business (SB), Micro Business (MB), SB for the purpose of Public Works (SB-PW), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE). The solicitation does not provide any information about an incumbent vendor or the available budget for the project.