Request for Information (RFI) for Building Engineering Maintenance Staffing Services

The California Department of General Services, Procurement Division is soliciting responses to a Request for Information on Building Engineering Maintenance Staffing Services by October 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. This is a planning-stage RFI for the development of a Master Service Agreement; responding is not required to participate in the subsequent competitive solicitation.

The MSA will be mandatory for the DGS Facilities Management Division and optional for all California State and local governmental agencies, including cities, counties, special districts, California State Universities, UC systems, K–12 schools, and community colleges. Services scope includes skilled labor for chief engineer, stationary engineer, and maintenance mechanic positions performing operation, maintenance, and repairs on Fire and Life Safety Systems, Energy Management Systems, Access Control Systems, HVAC (including steam and boilers), electrical and lighting systems, mechanical systems, plumbing, and water treatment systems at various state building locations.

Key requirements include prevailing wage compliance (rates specified in Exhibit E); LIVE SCAN background clearance and FMD-issued identification badges for all personnel at contractor expense; valid applicable licenses throughout the contract term; 24/7 phone or call-back availability for chief engineers; attendance at FMD-provided safety training; submission of DIR numbers, insurance endorsements, and Darfur, Iran, and Unruh certifications; and immediate reporting and repair of facility damage at no cost to the State. The contractor supplies all miscellaneous materials (lubricants, gloves, safety materials) and travel costs at no additional charge. Work days and hours are mutually agreed upon with the contract administrator. Service reports are due within five calendar days of completion.

No pricing, contract term, funding amounts, or incumbent information is specified in this planning-stage RFI. Responses become property of the State of California subject to public disclosure under the California Public Records Act.