Updated IFB No. 126179

The California Employment Development Department, acting on behalf of the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board (CUIAB), has issued Solicitation No. 126179 for the installation of security camera systems and server upgrades across 17 CUIAB facilities statewide. The contract is a Firm-Fixed-Price solicitation requiring bidders to provide fully operational Avigilon server appliances, Sarix ceiling-mounted security cameras, and viewing stations at designated locations including Oxnard, Pasadena, Orange County, Inland Empire, San Diego, Inglewood, San Jose, and Fresno. Performance is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2026, and must be completed by June 30, 2027, with all systems requiring final acceptance through a walkthrough at each site, including verification of installation quality, system functionality, camera calibration, video retention configuration, and completion of end-user training. The work must be performed using journeyman-level labor, new and undamaged materials, and must comply with state and federal safety, labor, and public health regulations. Contractors must hold a valid C-7 or C-10 license and ensure all systems operate on independent Wi-Fi/MiFi networks with no connection to EDD networks. Bidders are required to submit a comprehensive proposal including seven mandatory attachments: a five-page cost proposal, bidder declaration, contractor certification clauses, Darfur Contracting Act certification, debarment certification, and two payee data records. Additional mandatory submissions not listed with identifiers include a Secretary of State Certificate of Status, a valid C-7 or C-10 contractor’s license, current Avigilon Unity 8 certification for two technicians, and proof of insurance with additional insured endorsement, due upon award. The solicitation emphasizes responsiveness and responsibility, with award based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. California-specific socioeconomic preferences apply: certified Small Businesses and Microbusinesses receive a 5% bid preference, and non-small businesses must commit to subcontracting at least 25% of the total bid value to certified SB/MB or nonprofit veteran service agencies. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) participation is mandatory, and substitutions require prior approval. Contractors must also comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act, prohibit sweatshop labor, certify they are not expatriate corporations, meet pro bono legal service requirements if the contract exceeds $50,000, adhere to WIOA nondiscrimination standards, and ensure all employees are subject to