Switchboard, Circuit Breaker, and Transformer Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing Services DS240231

The California Department of Education (CDE) is seeking bids for comprehensive switchboard, circuit breaker, and transformer maintenance, inspection, and testing services at the Diagnostic Center Southern California (DCSC) located in Los Angeles. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) focused on low voltage electrical equipment maintenance, which includes testing, calibration, and as-needed repair services for switchboards, circuit breakers, transformers, and associated electrical components. Contractors must possess a C-10 Electrician Contractor's License and employ NETA Level 2 certified technicians to perform the work. A mandatory site inspection is scheduled for February 4, 2025, at 10:00 am PST, and bids are due February 18, 2025, at 2:00 pm PST, with a public bid opening on February 20, 2025, at 9:30 am PST. The contract term will run from May 1, 2025 (or upon DGS approval) through May 31, 2025, with specific requirements including parts and materials charges not exceeding wholesale costs plus a 30% markup and a $2,500 parts allowance.

The procurement includes several preference programs and set-aside designations, specifically a 5% small business preference, a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive of 3-5% based on participation level, and a Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) preference for California-based companies. Insurance requirements mandate $1 million in commercial general liability coverage and workers' compensation insurance. Bidders must attend the mandatory site inspection to be eligible for award, which effectively restricts participation to firms capable of meeting the technical and logistical requirements of the electrical maintenance contract. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the contract's short-term nature and specific service requirements suggest a focused, project-specific procurement. The competitive bidding process and multiple preference programs indicate an intent to support small, local, and veteran-owned businesses while ensuring high-quality technical service delivery for the California Department of Education's electrical infrastructure maintenance needs.