Description
The California Department of Education is seeking a qualified contractor to provide annual testing, inspection, repair, maintenance, and programming of the Vanderbilt Access Control System (VACS) at the California School for the Deaf – Riverside. The scope includes quarterly functional testing, software updates, emergency‑lockdown programming, routine and emergency hardware repairs, and provision of labor and parts allowances. All work must comply with state codes, be performed by licensed C‑7 or C‑10 contractors, and attend a mandatory site inspection.
• Provide yearly testing, inspection, and detailed reporting for all VACS devices (quarterly schedule).
• Perform software upgrades, firmware updates, and one‑time emergency‑lockdown programming in Year 1.
• Supply labor (estimated $5,000 / yr) and parts (estimated $20,000 / yr) allowances, with separate rates for non‑emergency and after‑hours emergency repairs.
• Respond to CDE inquiries within 1 hour and dispatch technicians within 2 hours; meet strict repair completion timelines (48 hr non‑emergency, 24 hr emergency).