C5613538-D - Fire Alarm System Installation Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is soliciting bids for solicitation C5613538-D to furnish, install, connect, and activate a fully functional Fire Alarm System (FAS) at the Salinas Valley State Prison, specifically for Facility A and B kitchen repairs. The contractor is responsible for all design, engineering, labor, materials, programming, and permits required to complete the project. The work is divided into eight distinct phases, ranging from initial design and work plan approval to rough-in stages, final connections, and final testing and training for both Facility A and B diners. Performance is scheduled for Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with liquidated damages set at 500.00 dollars per day for failure to meet the completion date. Award is based on the lowest responsive bid, with specific incentives provided for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation and a reciprocal preference for California-based companies. The contractor must comply with NFPA 72, the 2016 California Building Standards Code, and prevailing wage laws. Required deliverables include a 48-hour continuous system test, NFPA 72 Records of Completion, and the provision of ten complete sets of manual drive tools for tamperproof fasteners. High-level security and safety requirements are mandatory, including adherence to the Americans with Disabilities Act and the provision of performance and payment bonds for contracts exceeding 10,000 dollars.