RE-BID Fire Protection Sprinkler Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Services

North County Transit District is requesting bids for fire protection sprinkler inspection, testing, and maintenance services across its facilities, with bids due July 31, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PST and mandatory attendance at a pre-solicitation conference and site visit on July 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PST at both Breeze Operations East in Escondido and Sprinter Operations Facility, with potential access requirements to Camp Pendleton. Bidder responsiveness hinges on attendance at both locations. The contract is subject to Federal Transit Administration requirements, including Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage compliance and a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation goal of 11.3% agency-wide.

Scope includes comprehensive fire protection sprinkler inspection, testing, and maintenance services. Contractors must hold a C-16 fire protection sprinkler contractor license and provide proof of three similar projects completed within the last ten years. Prevailing wage applies under California law; contractors and subcontractors must register with the Department of Industrial Relations and submit certified payroll records to GAFCON. The successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the bid amount and maintain specified insurance coverage prior to agreement execution.

The estimated project cost is $299,745.52, inclusive of option years. The contract will be executed as Type A under NCTD's standard Agreement document, with term and renewal options detailed in Appendix A. Electronic bid submission is required through PlanetBids only. The last day for questions and substitution requests is July 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PST. Bidders must submit a 10 percent bid bond or equivalent security along with bid declaration, non-collusion affidavit, and debarment certification. Public bid opening will occur in PlanetBids immediately following the deadline, with award anticipated following Board approval if the contract value exceeds $500,000.