Security Camera System Replacement and Installation in Sacramento County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) for a security camera system replacement and installation project located at the Caltrans Headquarters Maintenance Warehouse in Sacramento. The procurement involves removing and disposing of existing security infrastructure, including 14 cameras, one networked video recorder (NVR), two monitors, and related hardware, and replacing them with 20 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) compliant IP cameras. The new camera system will include a diverse range of camera types, including 6MP multi-directional, 8MP IR PTZ multi-directional, 8MP IR bullet, and 5MP IR dome cameras. Contractors must also install one NDAA compliant NVR, a 30-minute backup battery, and a 65-inch 4K UHD monitor. Key project dates include a mandatory site inspection on January 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with written questions due by January 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and price quote submissions required by January 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Bidders must hold a valid C-10 Electrical Contractor license from the California Contractors State License Board and maintain active registration with the Department of Industrial Relations.

This solicitation is specifically designated as a small business set-aside with a maximum bid limit of $461,000, requiring a minimum of two price quotes from certified small businesses or disabled veteran business enterprises. Prevailing wage requirements apply to bids exceeding $15,000, and a payment bond is mandatory for bids over $25,000, covering 100 percent of the total contract amount. Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 per occurrence commercial general liability, $1,000,000 combined single limit automobile liability, and workers' compensation with $1,000,000 employer's liability coverage. The contract is estimated to commence on March 2, 2026, and expire on February 28, 2029, with an anticipated award date of January 29, 2026. The price quote proposal is structured with ten line items covering labor, equipment, materials, and software for camera removal and installation, plus a 10 percent allowance for parts and materials and an hourly rate for unforeseen work. All work must comply with California labor codes, building codes, Cal/OSHA standards, and NDAA compliance requirements for cameras and recording equipment.