IFB # 10216282 Electrical Services

The contract solicits bids for comprehensive electrical services to be provided to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). The scope covers design, fabrication, maintenance, repair, renovation, and installation of electrical systems at various DWR facilities statewide. Services include wiring installation, outlet and lighting relocation, fire alarm system reconnections, and related tasks with requirements for emergency response within four hours at primary locations. The contractor is responsible for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, and equipment, and must comply with applicable state codes such as the National Electric Code and California wage and safety regulations, including prevailing wage postings and asbestos handling certifications. Work will be inspected and accepted at the project site under the supervision of DWR personnel, with strict adherence to contract specifications and quality standards. This contract offers an initial base period with up to two one-year renewal options and uses a lowest-price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology, incorporating a 5% price preference for certified small businesses and additional preferences for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs). Bidders must submit completed certifications related to business status, DVBE participation, and generative AI disclosures, among others. The contract includes state-specific clauses covering renewal options, termination, subcontracting restrictions (including DVBE subcontractor substitution rules), insurance requirements, and anti-trust claim assignments. Pricing is to be bid on an as-needed basis across numerous line items such as labor categories, equipment rentals, and material markup rates, though no fixed prices or total contract values are provided in the solicitation. Contract administration involves invoicing through the DWR Accounting Office in Sacramento, with no federal acquisition regulations directly incorporated, but state guidelines followed. Submission instructions require signed hardcopies and electronic copies on USB drives, with deadlines and proposal format strictly enforced.