IFB-Fire Alarm System Installation Service in Stockton, CA

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids for the complete removal and installation of a new fire alarm system at its Division of Equipment Main Shop in Stockton, California, under solicitation number 32A0726. The contract requires the contractor to furnish all labor, equipment, tools, materials, permits, travel, and incidentals necessary to replace the existing system with a fully operational, UL-listed fire alarm system compliant with NFPA 72, the California Fire Code, and Caltrans STD 213. Key components include a Kidde Evolve-ML-R control panel, 24 smoke and heat detectors, 17 horn strobes, 18 pull stations, and associated wiring, all of which must be non-proprietary to ensure future serviceability. The project must be completed within the contract period from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, with system activation required within 60 days of plan approval and fire protection plans submitted to the State Fire Marshal within 30 days of contract execution. The total bid amount must not exceed $484,000, and awards will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with no negotiation permitted on terms or pricing. All bids must strictly adhere to Caltrans-specific contractual requirements and standardized state forms, including GTC 02/2025, CCC 04/2017, and STD 213 (Rev. 04/2020), with no alterations or alternates allowed. Bidders must submit completed forms such as ADM-1412 (Bid Proposal), GSPD 05-105 (Bidder Declaration), ADM-1416 (Certification Sheet), STD 843 (DVBE Declaration), and certifications related to civil rights, Darfur, and Russian sanctions. Small businesses must declare eligibility and submit supporting documentation; non-small businesses must demonstrate at least 25% subcontracting to certified small businesses. Contractors must be licensed by the California Contractors State License Board, comply with SB 1383 for organic waste recycling, ensure all data is encrypted per FIPS 140-2 standards, hold valid Motor Carrier Permits for vehicle operations, and indemnify Caltrans against environmental hazards. Invoices must be submitted in triplicate with certified payroll records, and work