Fire Alarm Replacement project at the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is seeking a design-build entity to replace the fire alarm system at the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility in Corcoran, California. The project involves the complete demolition of the existing system and the installation of new equipment, including detection devices, horns, strobes, control unit annunciator panels, and terminal cabinets. The scope further requires the installation of new fiber pathways, conduits, and cabling to ensure signal monitoring at the onsite fire house, central control, and complex control buildings, with full integration into Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems. The project is estimated to be valued between 38 million and 42 million dollars, with a projected completion timeline of 36 months following the notice to proceed. The procurement process is a multi-step, best-value selection. Interested entities must first submit a Statement of Qualifications consisting of a pass/fail questionnaire and a point-based experience evaluation. Qualifying factors include a safety record with an average experience modification rating of 1.00 or less and a commitment to provide performance and payment bonds of at least 46 million dollars. The top three scoring entities will be invited to the RFP phase. Awardees must adhere to prevailing wage rates and submit a participation plan for Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. Final selection is based on the best value provided to the agency in meeting project objectives.