Small Business Option Request for Quote (RFQ) No. 26ASD003 Alarm Monitoring and Inspection Services

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is soliciting price quotes from California Certified Small Businesses or Microbusinesses for alarm monitoring and inspection services across sixteen locations throughout the state. The contract, identified as RFQ No. 26ASD003, covers a 36-month period from November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2029, with an anticipated total value not to exceed 45,000 dollars. The scope of work includes 24/7 monitoring of burglar and fire alarms, annual inspections, preventive maintenance, and repair services. Key performance requirements include contacting emergency staff within three minutes of an alarm activation and adhering to strict repair timelines, with emergency repairs required within two hours and non-emergency repairs within 24 hours. To be eligible, bidders must be located in California and possess at least five years of experience in alarm services. Mandatory qualifications include a Bureau of Security and Investigative Services Alarm Company Operator license, an Alarm Company Qualified Manager Certificate, and a CSLB C-10 Electrical Contractor License. Award decisions will be based on the best value to CARB, primarily evaluated through the lowest responsive bid provided in the Contractor Rate Sheet. Successful contractors must provide a payment bond for 100 percent of the agreement amount and comply with State General Prevailing Wage Rates, the California Fire Code, and NFPA 72 standards. Submissions are due by September 4, 2026, via electronic mail.