3CA07942 -Fire Suppression Systems and Hydrants Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Services - CSRR

The contract requires a contractor to perform comprehensive inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair services for automatic fire sprinklers, fire suppression systems, and ten private fire hydrants located at CAL FIRE’s Southern Operations Center in Riverside, California, in strict compliance with NFPA 25, NFPA 72, NFPA 75, California Code of Regulations Title 19, the California Fire Code, and all directives from the Office of the State Fire Marshal and other governing authorities. Work must be conducted Monday through Friday during business hours, excluding state holidays, with all services requiring prior approval to avoid operational disruptions. The contractor must maintain a valid C-16 Fire Protection license from the California Contractors State License Board and ensure all repairs use manufacturer-approved components, restoring systems to original specifications. Deliverables include electronic inspection and testing reports compliant with NFPA standards, certification of completed work, identification of deficiencies, and corrective recommendations, all submitted to the State Fire Marshal. The contract has an estimated performance period from June 30, 2026, through June 29, 2029, with services rendered annually and major underground repairs every five years. The contractor is responsible for all materials, labor, equipment, permits, transportation, and fees, and must guarantee all work for one year post-completion. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price service contract awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with no trade-off analysis between cost and technical merit. Bidders must submit a comprehensive package including certified copies of their contractor license, Payee Data Record (STD 204), Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC 04/2017), Bidder Certification Sheet, and other state-specific documents such as Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise declarations, Darfur Contracting Act certification, and subcontractor quotes if claiming non-small business preferences. The state provides a 1% to 5% price credit for verified DVBE participation, applied directly to the bid price under the LPTA framework. Contractors must register with the California Department of Industrial Relations, carry required insurance coverages including general liability, workers’ compensation, and automobile liability, and are prohibited from employing undocumented workers or paying contingent fees. All proposals must be submitted via email or designated portal to CAL FIRE’s Office of Business Services in West Sacramento by the deadline of June 4, 2026. Payment is made monthly or quarterly in arrears based on submitted invoices that must include the agreement number, service dates, description, quantity,