IFPQ/Certified SB/MB or DVBE Only - Camera Monitoring Services

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is issuing an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) for camera monitoring services at its facility located at 13200 Golden State Road, Sylmar, CA 91342, serving Los Angeles County, East Los Angeles CDP, Lake Los Angeles CDP, and Los Angeles City. The scope of work requires a qualified contractor to furnish all labor, equipment, tools, materials, supplies, and incidentals necessary to provide remote video monitoring services for 16 existing cameras equipped with talk-down features. The service delivery schedule includes 14 hours of monitoring on weekdays from 5:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. and 24-hour monitoring on weekends and state holidays, with a three-year contract term estimated to commence on April 30, 2026, and expire on May 1, 2029. Minimum qualifications require contractors to possess a valid Alarm Company Operator License from the California Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, valid Department of Industrial Relations registration, and appropriate Contractors State License Board certification (C-7 or C-10 for electrical/low voltage work if applicable). The pricing structure includes a lump sum for setup and installation of internet service and software, monthly rates for interactive video monitoring services over 36 months, and a maximum allowable expenditure of $10,000 for parts, materials, supplies, fees, and permits reimbursed based on submitted receipts. Written questions must be submitted by February 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time, with final quote submissions due by March 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time, and the estimated award date is March 12, 2026.

This procurement is restricted to certified Small Business (SB), Micro Business (MB), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contractors only, with Caltrans requiring at least two price quotes from eligible certified entities to proceed with award. All subcontractors must also be DGS-certified SB/MB or DVBE entities. The estimated contract value exceeds $5,000 but is less than $250,000, with prevailing wage requirements applicable if the bid exceeds $15,000. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation with statutory limits. The contractor must integrate with 16 existing cameras with talk-down capabilities already installed at the Caltrans facility, requiring compatibility with the current infrastructure and systems in place.