RW2425008 Task Lighting

The California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) is soliciting bids for Task Lighting for its General Fabrication Enterprise at Avenal State Prison in Kings County, California. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) covers various sizes of under cabinet and articulating task lights, with specific technical requirements such as minimum light output, efficacy, color temperature, color rendering index, and post-consumer recycled content. CALPIA is seeking an estimated three-year requirement of task lights, with bids due on August 12, 2024, by 3:00 pm. The contract will be awarded based on best value, considering factors such as cost, performance, and experience. CALPIA orders approximately 1,000 task lights per year, and the contract will expire after three years, with the possibility of extension.

This contract opportunity does not have any small business, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), or other set-aside preferences. However, CALPIA encourages the employment of ex-offenders by bidders as part of its mission. The pricing provisions allow for adjustments based on changes in the contractor's material costs for subsequent years after the first year. There are no listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the contract does not require integration with any existing infrastructure or technology.