Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is seeking bids from qualified and interested contractors for the following project titled, Fire Alarm System Installation Services, identified under Solicitation ID: C5613120-D. Work is to be performed near 4001 King Ave, Corcoran, CA 93212, USA in Kings County.

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General Project Description

This project involves the installation, connection, and activation of a fully functional Fire Alarm System (FAS) at the California State Prison, Corcoran (COR). The scope specifically includes replacing the existing FAS in Building 307A, Facility III A Kitchen, encompassing the first and second floors, as well as the rooftop. The Contractor is responsible for providing all necessary labor, design, engineering, equipment, parts, devices, materials, programming, tools, installation, supervision, inspection, training, licenses, permits, insurance, bonds, transportation, travel, and other associated costs. The work includes conduits, wiring, heat sensors, strobes, smoke detectors, flow sensors, valve switches, switches for door closers, and the furnishing of new Fire Alarm Control Panels (FACPs) with relays and other components required for automatic transmission of trouble and alarm indications. Post-installation, the contractor must provide technical support and training for CDCR staff and submit as-built documents and operation/maintenance data.

General Bid Items

Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Design and engineering of new Fire Alarm System (Includes preparation and submission of designs, drawings, and submittals for approval by CDCR and Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM)).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Removal of existing Fire Alarm System (FAS) components as necessary for replacement.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Furnish and Install Fire Alarm Control Panels (FACPs) (Includes new FACPs, relays, and other components to ensure automatic transmission of trouble and alarm indications, compliant with NFPA 72).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Furnish and Install new wiring and conductors (Minimum 16 AWG for SLC Circuits and 14 AWG for notification appliance circuits).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Furnish and Install new conduits and electrical boxes.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Furnish and Install fire alarm devices (Includes heat sensors, strobes, smoke detectors (multisensor, duct-mounted, air-sampling), flow sensors, valve switches, manual pull stations, and switches for door closers as per plans and specifications).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Installation of System Interface Hardware and Input/Output Modules (To interface non-addressable devices with addressable initiating and signaling circuits).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: System programming and configuration (To be fully functional and compliant with NFPA 72, including custom programming for system operation).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Fire Alarm System Testing and Acceptance (Includes all required testing, OSFM inspection and approval, site-wide network testing, and central monitoring system testing, with all necessary documentation).
Quantity: Up to 8 Unit: HOURS Work Item: Technical support and training for CDCR staff (On the operation and maintenance of the new FAS).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Submittal of as-built documents and operation and maintenance data (As defined in the specifications).
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Provide all necessary labor, materials, supplies, licenses, permits, equipment, and transportation.

NAICS Classification

NAICS 238210 – Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, NAICS 238290 – Other Building Equipment Contractors, NA 561621 – Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on December 12, 2025, and was last updated on December 11, 2025. All bids and/or proposals are due on December 15, 2025.

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