The Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) is soliciting bids from firms that to provide Fire Alarm Replacement Services. Bids must address all of the services described in Exhibit A entitled, Scope of Work that is included in the Proposed Agreement Forms/Exhibits section of this IFB. Exhibit A contains a detailed description of the services and work to be performed, as a result of this IFB including those terms in the referenced exhibits. DVBE Participation of 5% - MANDATORY
Mail or arrange for hand delivery of the bid package to the Department of California Highway Patrol, Business Services Section, Contract Services Unit. Regardless of postmark or method of delivery, the CHP Business Services Section, Contract Services Unit must receive the bid package by the date and time stated in section B of this IFB, entitled Time Schedule. CHP will not publicly open or read late bids. Bidders shall immediately notify CHP if clarification is needed regarding the services sought or questions arise about the IFB and/or its accompanying materials, instructions, or requirements. Bidders shall submit questions via email to LISA JOHNSON at LISA.JOHNSON@CHP.CA.GOV To ensure a response and inclusion in the Questions & Answers (Q&A) document, questions must be received by the scheduled date in Section B, Time Schedule. Following the question submission deadline, the CHP will post a summary response of the questions and answers to be viewed on the original solicitation Questions and Answers to IFB 23C456007. CHP reserves the right to contact an inquirer to seek clarification of any inquiry received. License Requirements: Contractor State License Board (CSLB) C-16 - Fire Protection Contractor Time Schedule of this solicitation. Late sign-ins will not be accepted. Bidders that arrive after the walk-through start time will not be allowed to sign-in. No bid will be considered from a Contractor that did not sign-in at the mandatory walkthrough. As a courtesy, please email LISA JOHNSON @ LISA.JOHNSON@CHP.CA.GOV to confirm your plans to attend this walk-through. The term of the resulting agreement is anticipated to be effective from MAY 1, 2024 through DECEMBER 31, 2024. The agreement term may change if CHP makes an award earlier than expected or if CHP cannot execute the agreement in a timely manner due to unforeseen delays. CHP reserves the right to extend the term of the resulting agreement as necessary to complete or continue the services. Agreement extensions are subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability, and possibly approval by Department of General Services (DGS). The resulting agreement will be of no force or effect until it is signed by both parties and approved by DGS, if required. Bidder is hereby advised not to commence performance until all approvals have been obtained. If performance commences before all approvals are obtained, said services may be considered to have been volunteered.
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