The California Employment Development Department, on behalf of the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board (CUIAB), is soliciting bids for alarm system dialer and panel upgrade installation services at three Northern California facilities in San Jose, Fresno, and Salinas, with bids due June 30, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PT. Small Business/Microbusiness and Small Business/Nonprofit Veteran Service Agency certification preferences of 5% are applicable; DVBE participation requirement is waived but a DVBE incentive is available to qualifying bidders.

The scope requires the contractor to provide, install, and program new Radionix alarm system dialers, cellular communicators, and establish cellular communication service across all three locations. The contractor must supply all materials, labor, and tools in compliance with industry standards and applicable building codes. A valid California C-7 or C-10 contractor's license is required, along with general liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence, workers' compensation insurance of at least $1 million, and automobile liability insurance of at least $1 million per accident.

The contract term runs from September 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. All travel costs—including time, mileage, and per diem—must be included in the bid. Material costs may include up to a 10% contractor markup, with actual material costs reimbursed upon submission of invoices with receipts. Prevailing wage rates apply; the contractor must comply with all applicable Labor Code provisions regarding workers' compensation, prevailing wages, and apprenticeship requirements.

Questions are due June 18, 2026, with responses provided by June 23, 2026. Public bid opening is scheduled for July 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., and an intent to award is expected during the week of July 6, 2026. The EDD reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 128797

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