Description
The State of California Department of Developmental Services is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive fire‑prevention systems testing, inspection, and maintenance services at the Porterville Developmental Center for one fiscal year. The work includes quarterly inspections of fire‑alarm panels, sprinklers, dampers, roll doors, and related devices, a semi‑annual inspection of the W‑1 area, and a 24‑hour emergency response capability. Contractors must hold C‑10 and C‑16 licenses, be NFPA‑72 and NFPA‑2010 qualified, and have at least five years of hospital‑related fire‑damper experience. A $15,000 annual parts allowance is provided; all other rates (quarterly inspection fee and hourly labor) will be set in the contract. The solicitation opened April 8 2026, with a mandatory pre‑bid conference on April 16 2026, questions due April 22 2026, and final bid submission due April 29 2026. The award is expected May 11 2026 and the performance period runs July 1 2026 – June 30 2027.
• Quarterly on‑site testing of fire‑alarm panels, sprinklers, detectors, dampers, roll doors, and fire‑hydrants (approx. 10 buildings per quarter).
• Semi‑annual inspection of the W‑1 area and 24‑hour emergency response within two hours of a call.
• Mandatory licensing (C‑10, C‑16), NFPA compliance, five‑year hospital fire‑damper experience, and background‑check‑cleared technicians.
• $15,000 parts budget plus undisclosed quarterly and hourly rates; all work must be pre‑approved by the Project Representative.