This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Fresno, California. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The California Department of Education (CDE) is solicitating bids to provide fire alarm monitoring, testing, and repair services for the CDE's Diagnostic Center Central California (DCCC), located at 1818 W. Ashlan Ave., Fresno, CA 93705. The California Department of Education (hereinafter referred to as CDE) is solicitating bids to provide programming and monitoring for the Digital Alarm Communicator System (DACT), provide inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair services for the fire alarm system, fire sprinkler system, and fire extinguishers at the California Department of Education's (CDE) Diagnostic Center Central California (DCCC), located at 1818 W. Ashlan Avenue, Fresno, CA 93705 Contract Period: July 1, 2025 (or upon DGS Approval) - June 30, 2026 One-Year Option to Renew: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 One-Year Option to Renew: July 1, 2027 - June 30, 2028 Bids from Contractors who do not attend, or who are more than 10 minutes late, or who leave the mandatory site inspection early will be rejected and returned unopened. Each bidder shall submit to the CDE two sealed copies of their bid meeting the specifications described in this IFB. 1. One (1) original set of bid documents which must bear the original signature of the individual authorized to do so, and 2. One (1) copy of the bid documents with a photocopy of the original signature. All bid package documents must bear the original signature of the individual authorized to sign the contract. No electronic signatures will be accepted as original. Original signature shall mean a manual handwritten signature or mark in wet ink. The bid shall be returned in a sealed envelope marked "SEALED BID - FIRE ALARM TESTING, MONITORING, AND REPAIR SERVICES - DO NOT OPEN." Sealed bids may be submitted via mail to the address above. Or may be hand delivered to the CDE Mail Room located on the first floor of the CDE building at 1430 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. If hand delivering, bidder must check in with the security desk (present valid ID). Security personnel will not accept bids. In a closed session, following the bid opening and reading, the CDE will review the apparent low bid to determine if the low bidder is responsible and responsive to the IFB. Bids not received at the location by the date and time specified will not be accepted. Postmark date will not constitute delivery. It is the bidder's responsibility to ensure that the bid is received at the location specified by the bid deadline. Licenses: The Bidder, and its employees to be used in fulfillment of this contract, must possess current and valid C-10 Electrical Contractor AND C-16 Fire Protection Contractor's Licenses, issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Contractor's State License Board. A valid "A" license issued by the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) may be substituted for the C-16 license. A C-10 Contractor not holding a C-16 or valid OSFM "A" license may subcontract with a C-16 Fire Protection Contractor. The bidder must provide a copy of their current and valid C-10 AND C-16 or OSFM "A" Contractor's Licenses in their submitted bid package. Any conflicts, omissions or errors in the IFB or questions concerning clarification or interpretation of the IFB, shall be brought to the attention of Alexis Boyd, at aboyd@cde.ca.gov, 916-319-0525. The CDE reserves the right to rephrase or not answer any question submitted. The CDE reserves the right to amend or modify the IFB document prior to the final bid submittal date identified herein by issuing an addendum to all parties. The CDE will not be bound by verbal representations or interpretations. The CDE reserves the right, at its sole discretion, for any reason, including price, rates, costs, etc., to cancel or modify this IFB, in whole or in part, prior to the award of any contract. The CDE may waive any immaterial deviation or defect in a bid proposal. The CDE's waiver of a deviation or defect shall in no way modify the IFB documents or excuse the Contractor from full compliance with the IFB specifications if awarded the contract. The CDE may reject any bid for any deviation or defect. The State Reserves the Right to Reject Any and All Bids.