26CS0012 - FIRE ALARM SYSTEM INSPECTION, TESTING AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES

The California Department of Veterans Affairs has issued solicitation 26CS0012 for fire alarm system inspection, testing, and certification services at the Veterans Home of California – Chula Vista. This is a DGS certified small business solicitation open to eligible Small Businesses (SB), Micro Businesses (MB), and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all necessary labor, tools, equipment, and materials to perform recurring quarterly, semi-annual, and annual inspections, as well as on-call incidental repairs during normal business hours. All services must comply with strict regulatory standards, including Title 22 and Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, the California Health and Safety Code, and various National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes such as NFPA 72, NFPA 101, and NFPA 25. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on the hourly rates provided in a mandatory Bid Rate Sheet. While the state does not guarantee a specific total service amount, the rate sheet includes a $30,000 placeholder for material reimbursement. To encourage diversity, the state applies an incentive of up to 5% to the net bid price for proposals featuring certified DVBE participation. Bidders must adhere to extensive compliance requirements, including nondiscrimination, drug-free workplace, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, and must complete several mandatory forms such as the Commercially Useful Function (CUF) certification and the Payee Data Record. Failure to disclose the use of Generative AI or violations of DVBE provisions may result in disqualification or suspension from doing business with the State of California.