Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 128663 Alarm System Dialer and Panel Upgrade Installation Services

The California Employment Development Department is seeking bids for Alarm System Dialer and Panel Upgrade Installation Services across seven CUIAB facilities in California under Invitation for Bid No. 128663, with a bid submission deadline of June 24, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The contract, categorized under NAICS code 561621, requires the contractor to perform inspections, consultation, installation work orders, and safety reporting as defined in Exhibit A and supporting specifications, with all work to be completed in compliance with applicable building codes, industry standards, and CalOSHA regulations. The contractor must hold a valid C-7 or C-10 State Contractor’s License, employ journeyman-skilled labor, use new and defect-free materials, and maintain a clean job site with full debris removal. All installations must be completed during or outside regular business hours subject to coordination with the CUIAB representative, and the performance period runs from September 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Final acceptance requires systems to be fully operational, all utilities accepted by jurisdictional authorities, and a completed walkthrough with the CUIAB representative, with a one-year warranty on all workmanship and materials. The contract operates on a low-price basis, awarding to the lowest responsible bidder, with a five percent preference applied if the lowest bid is not from a certified Small Business, Microbusiness, or Nonprofit Veteran Service Agency, and a DVBE incentive of up to five percent (capped at $100,000) available for bids with verified DVBE participation, though the participation requirement is waived. Bidders must submit a comprehensive cost proposal, contractor certification clauses, debarment and suspension certifications, STD 204 and STD 205 Payee Data Records, a copy of their C-7 or C-10 license, and, for business entities, a current Secretary of State Certificate of Status. Additional required documentation includes insurance certificates with general liability and workers’ compensation coverage, adherence to the Drug-Free Workplace Act, compliance with ADA and WIOA nondiscrimination mandates, and alignment with California’s Executive Order N-6-22 regarding Russian sanctions. Upon award, the contractor must execute a Standard Agreement (STD. 213), submit insurance certificates, and comply with invoicing procedures requiring triplicate invoices in arrears, referencing EDD Contract No. M128