PROJECT NUMBER: 13371; RIVERSIDE LAB FIRE ALARM REPLACEMENT DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE RIVERSIDE FORENSIC LABORATORY RIVERSIDE, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA CONTRACT NUMBER: 26-327801

The California Department of General Services is soliciting bids for the fire alarm replacement project at the Department of Justice Riverside Forensic Laboratory in Riverside County. The scope of work includes the deactivation, demolition, and disposal of the existing fire alarm system, as well as the installation and commissioning of a new addressable fire alarm system. The state has estimated the project cost at 737,200 dollars with a performance term of 365 calendar days. Bidders must hold C-10 and C-16 licenses and are required to attend a mandatory pre-bid site inspection on September 9, 2026. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 P.M. on September 23, 2026, with a public bid opening scheduled for September 24, 2026. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest bid price, incorporating incentives for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation. The successful bidder must provide payment and performance bonds each totaling 100 percent of the contract price and adhere to February 2026 DIR prevailing wage rates. Key compliance requirements include submitting Certificates of Reported Compliance for fleet vehicles and adhering to strict health, safety, and security mandates, including ensuring all onsite personnel have security clearance. The project requires a lump sum bid and mandates specific documentation, including a schedule of values and a detailed subcontractor list, to be considered responsive.