SB Minor B 08A3841 - Replace analog cameras - San Bernardino County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a certified Small Business contractor to replace analog security cameras at the Inland Empire Transportation Management Center located in Fontana, California. The project (Contract No. 08A3841) involves installing new digital cameras (Types 4, 5, and 6) with associated cabling, mounting hardware, and network connections. Specific technical requirements include installing CAT 6 cabling, implementing POE network connections, and integrating with existing equipment racks and network infrastructure in the facility's IDF and telephone rooms. The project must be completed within 30 working days, with bids due by February 28, 2025, at 2:15 p.m. Contractors must possess either a Class A or applicable Class C license and submit their proposal on a lump sum basis. The solicitation requires electronic bid submission via email to tammy.p.tran@dot.ca.gov, with a strict prohibition on hard copy submissions. Bidders must ensure their total bid does not exceed $461,000 to comply with Public Contract Code Section 10105(b).

The contract is specifically set aside for Small Business contractors who must be certified at the time of bid submission. While no Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contract goal has been established, Caltrans encourages DVBE participation. The estimated project value is approximately $310,000, with the contract to be awarded as a lump sum bid. Successful bidders will be required to provide payment bonds and insurance at the time of contract award. Contractors must submit their business information, contractor's license details, small business certification number, Federal ID/Social Security number, and Department of Industrial Relations registration number. The existing infrastructure includes outdated analog cameras that have reached their end of life cycle, necessitating replacement to improve maintenance and functionality. Bidders should be prepared to integrate new digital camera systems with the current network infrastructure at the transportation management center.