The State of California’s Military Department is seeking a qualified fire‑protection contractor to provide comprehensive preventative maintenance for kitchen‑hood fire‑suppression systems (Ansul) and K‑class fire extinguishers at Buildings 6028 and 801 on Camp Roberts. The contract covers inspection, testing, hydrostatic testing, parts replacement, and certification over a three‑year period, with all labor, materials, equipment, bonds, insurance, and related fees supplied by the contractor. Bidders must hold a valid C‑16 Fire Protection Contractor license, be DIR‑registered, and comply with extensive federal, state, and environmental requirements. The solicitation originally required a mandatory pre‑bid job walk, but Addendum 01 has made attendance optional, and DVBE participation requirements have been waived.
• Scope: Preventive‑maintenance, semi‑annual inspections, hydrostatic testing (12‑year cycle for Ansul systems, 5‑year for K‑class extinguishers).
• Performance period: 1,095 days (~3 years) with a single‑price lump‑sum bid.
• Requirements: C‑16 license, DIR registration, bid/payment/performance bonds (if applicable), general liability & workers’ comp insurance, compliance with prevailing‑wage, Buy‑Clean California, and other statutory clauses.
• Key dates: Posting 09/04/2026, optional job walk 09/10/2026, Q&A deadline 09/16/2026, bid deadline 09/25/2026, bid opening 09/25/2026 2:15 PM.