2CA07868 Ishi Conservation Camp Fire Alarm Monitoring, Inspection, Installation, and Testing Services **Small Business Bidders ONLY**

The contract awarded under solicitation number 2CA07868 is reserved exclusively for small business bidders and requires the contractor to deliver comprehensive fire alarm monitoring, inspection, installation, and testing services at the Ishi Conservation Camp in Tehama, California. The scope of work mandates 24/7 monitoring of fire alarm systems in compliance with UL 827 central station standards, immediate notification of alarms to emergency responders including the California Highway Patrol and CAL FIRE, and periodic inspections and testing aligned with NFPA 25, 72, and 75, as well as California Fire Code and CCR Title 19. All materials and labor must be supplied by the contractor, who is responsible for transportation, permits, fees, and ensuring all work meets the highest quality standards in a workmanlike manner. The contract is anticipated to run for three years beginning June 15, 2026, and extending through June 14, 2029, with a maximum potential value inferred to be approximately $5 million, though exact pricing remains unconfirmed due to redacted line item rates. The contractor must comply with stringent state-specific certifications and legal requirements, including certification under California’s Small Business Enterprise and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise programs, submission of a completed Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-105), and affirmation of no foreign business operations within the prior three years unless properly disclosed and cleared. Personnel must secure camp access through detailed clearance forms including SSN and driver’s license information and are prohibited from wearing clothing resembling inmate attire. The contractor is required to hold active C-10 Electrical and C-16 Fire Protection licenses, DIR registration, and a BSIS Alarm Operator License, while maintaining $1 million in commercial general liability insurance with the State named as additional insured, statutory workers’ compensation coverage with waiver of subrogation, and $1 million in commercial auto insurance. Subcontracting is restricted to pre-approved entities and requires prior written approval, and no commissions may be paid to secure the contract except to bona fide employees or established agencies. Invoices must be submitted by mail or email per Exhibit B, and records must be retained for at least three years post-final payment for audit purposes. The contract is contingent upon state appropriations, and acceptance of all work occurs on-site upon the State’s written verification of compliance. All proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format to Christopher Cabanes by 5:00 p.m. on June 2,