Main Jail – Hall of Justice – Refurbish Existing Pipe Chase Leak Detection System

Sacramento County Department of General Services is soliciting sealed bids for refurbishment of an existing Raychem Tracetek leak detection system at the Main Jail – Hall of Justice facility (651 I Street, Sacramento), with bids due November 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via the Sacramento County Electronic Bidding Portal and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 13, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

Contractors must hold a valid California C-7 Low Voltage Systems Contractor license and be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations. All work must be performed by technicians trained and certified by the system manufacturer. This is prevailing wage work under California Labor Code sections 1720 and 1770.

The scope includes refurbishment of water sensing cables, zone connectors, leader cables, control/monitoring modules, and all necessary accessories; testing continuity of existing jumper cables with allowance to replace up to ten cables; and integration with the facility building management system. Work hours are restricted to Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with work on floors two and three limited to 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. only. The completion period is 90 calendar days from contract start.

All contractor personnel and subcontractors must pass mandatory background security checks conducted by the Sacramento Sheriff's Department, with clearance documentation required at least 10 business days prior to site entry. Personnel working in areas with potential inmate contact must be accompanied by a deputy. Extensive security restrictions apply: no cellular phones, weapons, or communication with inmates; clothing must not match inmate apparel; all persons and vehicles are subject to search. Liquidated damages are $465 per calendar day for unexcused delays, and up to $525 per calendar day for escort-related delays on secured floors, with a maximum daily rate of $990.

The estimated construction cost is $148,590. Bid security of 10% of the aggregate bid amount is required, as are performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of contract price. Questions are due October 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.; RSVP for the pre-bid meeting by October 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.; and clearance forms must be submitted by September 28, 2026. Contractors must comply with California Air Resources Board Advanced Clean Fleets regulations and submit compliance certificates by 4:00 p.m. on the Monday following bid opening. Contact: Raleigh Moyher, Associate Mechanical Engineer, moyherr@saccounty.gov or (916) 876-5072.