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

The documents and files attached to this solicitation do not have any updates for digital accessibility at this time. Updates will be applied as soon as they are available. You are invited to review and respond to this IFB 10A2832, titled Silent Intrusion and Fire Alarm Monitoring and Maintenance in Calaveras, Mariposa, and San Joaquin Counties. In submitting your bid, you shall comply with the instructions found herein. In addition to those programs and preferences that are specified in this solicitation, Prospective Contractors are encouraged to consider programs and preferences that are available, such as those for the use of small businesses, disadvantaged businesses, disabled veteran businesses, and other businesses covered by State and Federal programs and preferences. As required by Executive Order S-02-06, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is committed to meeting the State's twenty-five percent (25%) Small Business (SB) participation goal. Certified SBs, Micro Businesses (MB), SBs for the purpose of Public Works (SB-PW) and Contractors willing to commit to subcontracting a minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) of their net bid price to certified SBs, or MBs (if applicable) are encouraged to submit bids. See Section D, Special Programs in this IFB for requirements. The DVBE Participation Program applies, and a three percent (3%) participation is required for this IFB. The DVBE Incentive Program may also apply to this IFB. See Section D, Special Programs in this IFB for requirements. This Agreement requires Prevailing Wages if the total bid amount exceeds $15,000. If the total bid amount is under $15,000, then Prevailing Wage language will be removed prior to award. Refer to Attachment 3, Proposed Form of Agreement for requirement details. Please note that no verbal information given will be binding upon Caltrans unless such information is issued in writing as an official addendum. *Technical questions regarding this solicitation will be addressed, in writing, and in accordance with the Questions and Answers portion of this IFB. See Section C, Time Schedule for more details. ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE EITHER ATTACHED (ATTACHMENT 1) OR THE DOCUMENT LINK IS PROVIDED ON ATTACHMENT 2, REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. Bidder must have at time of bid submittal and for the duration of the contract, a valid, current C-10 Electrical Contractor license issued by the California Contractors State Licensing Board (CSLB), and an Alarm Company Operator (ACO) license issued by the Bureau of Security an Investigative Services (BSIS) for the type of work to be performed. Bidder shall obtain, pay for, and maintain, in good standing, all necessary licenses and permits to accomplish the work. Bidders will be considered non-responsive unless proper licensing requirements are met. An invalid license will result in rejection of the bid. Caltrans will verify a valid license issued by the CSLB (Bus. and Prof. Code Section 7028.15). Payment Bond Requirement: The successful bidder will be required to provide, prior to commencement of work under a Service Request, a Payment Bond for one hundred percent (100%) of the total Service Request, if the Service Request price is $25,000 or more. The Payment Bond is not required at the time of bid submittal; however, it is required, as applicable, prior to the start date of the Service Request. Refer to Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit D. The bidder who receives the Agreement award, will be requested to provide a Certificate of Insurance providing proof of insurance to the Division of Procurement and Contracts within 10 working days after the date of notification of award. The State's Office of Risk and Insurance Management will review insurance certificates and/or proof of self-insurance documentation before execution of the Agreement. Refer to the Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit E, for the applicable and specific Insurance requirements and coverage limits Proposed Award Date (estimate) 11/20/2025 Question Deadline 11/05/2025 at 5:00 PM PT Questions regarding this IFB must be submitted . Bidders must submit their questions via e-mail to Matthew.Stephens@dot.ca.gov. Written questions must include: the individual's name, firm name, e-mail address and must reference IFB No. 10A2832. Caltrans reserves the right to reject all bids for reasonable cause. The State reserves the right to seek any and all relief to which it may be entitled to as a result of such non-disclosure. If Contractor's employees display any behavior that Caltrans Contract Manager deems inappropriate or offensive, Caltrans Contract Manager shall have the right to remove that employee from doing further work on this Agreement.