Fire Alarm Monitoring, Testing & Repair IFB DR260130

The California Department of Education is soliciting bids for fire alarm monitoring, testing, and repair services at the California School for the Deaf, Riverside. The contract is scheduled to begin approximately December 1, 2026, and run through November 30, 2027, with two optional one-year renewals extending the potential term to November 30, 2029. Awarding will be based on the responsive and responsible bidder providing the lowest average Grand Total across three specific bid forms. Certified small businesses are eligible for a five percent bid preference, and while the solicitation is exempt from the three percent DVBE participation goal, various DVBE incentives remain available. Qualified bidders must hold valid C-10 Electrical and C-16 Fire Protection licenses, though an OSFM A license may substitute for the C-16. Technical personnel must have at least two years of experience, and all work must comply with NFPA 72 standards. Contractors are required to maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least one million dollars per occurrence and provide workers compensation insurance. All repairs must be performed under prevailing wage rates for Inside Wireman and Pipefitter classifications. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes by October 6, 2026, and include required certifications, insurance certificates, and payee data records.