Fire Alarm Replacement at the California State Prison, Solano

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is seeking a design-build entity to provide professional architectural, engineering, and construction services for the replacement of the fire alarm system at the California State Prison, Solano in Vacaville, California. The project scope involves the installation of new detection devices, horns, strobes, control unit annunciator panels, and terminal cabinets, ensuring all equipment is code compliant and designed for a minimum life expectancy of 25 years. This best-value, stipulated sum procurement is estimated to be valued between $28 million and $32 million, with a projected award in the fourth quarter of 2027 and a completion timeline of 24 months following the notice to proceed. Interested entities must submit a Statement of Qualifications consisting of a Part A Questionnaire and Part B Experience. Evaluation is based on a 1,600-point scale covering project approach, personnel resumes, design-build team profiles, project profiles, and references. To avoid disqualification, entities must pass the Part A Questionnaire and maintain an average Experience Modification Rate of 1.00 or lower for the most recent three-year period. The three highest-scoring entities will be invited to the Request for Proposals phase. Requirements include a commitment to provide performance and payment bonds of at least $35 million, a detailed SB/DVBE utilization plan, and strict adherence to formatting and submission guidelines via CD-ROM and flash drive.