3CA07856 - Pilot Rock Fire Center Electrical Upgrade Services

The contract for the Pilot Rock Fire Center Electrical Upgrade Services requires the contractor to supply all labor, materials, equipment, tools, permits, transportation, and fees necessary to fully upgrade and replace the electrical infrastructure at the CAL FIRE San Bernardino - Inyo - Mono Unit facility in Hesperia, California. The scope includes installing a 150 AMP main breaker kit, NEMA 3R enclosures, transformers, underground conduit, wiring, and associated components, along with the complete removal and disposal of outdated power poles and wiring, site restoration, and submission of as-built drawings. All work must comply with the National Electrical Code, California Electrical Code, ADA standards, and CAL FIRE-specific requirements, with strict adherence to technical specifications such as 4,000 PSI concrete, 18-inch minimum conduit burial depth, and Schedule 40 PVC or EMT conduit. Inspection and acceptance occur on-site by CAL FIRE, requiring the contractor to coordinate testing, including Megger testing before LOTO removal, and to ensure all work meets quality standards set by the California Contractors State License Board. The solicitation operates under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation model, where compliance with all technical, procedural, and documentation requirements serves as a pass/fail criterion, with price being the sole differentiator among qualified bidders. Price adjustments are applied based on participation by Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (up to 5% credit) and Small or Minority Business entities (5% preference). Bidders must submit multiple state-specific certifications including STD 204 for payee data, STD 843 for DVBE status, GSPD-05-105 for bidder declarations, the Darfur Contracting Act certification, and Contractor Certification Clauses from April 2017; federal FAR clauses are not used. Proposals must be submitted electronically by June 3, 2026, as a single PDF package to Bids@fire.ca.gov with an exact subject line format, and no physical submissions are permitted. The contract has a fixed term from June 30, 2026, to June 29, 2028, with a requirement for a payment bond equal to 100% of the contract value if over $25,000. Contractors must also comply with strict site access rules including CLETS background checks, prohibitions on wearing certain colors, and no unauthorized contact with inmates, while ensuring subcontractor compliance with labor laws