California eProcure #PMB202607

CDCR SATF Fire Alarm System Design-Build Replacement

CDCR is seeking a qualified design-build team to replace the fire alarm system across its Substance Abuse Treatment Facility in Corcoran. - Government buyer: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), Facility Planning, Construction and Management Division; Project Management Branch. The attachment summaries also identify the Capital Planning and Project Services Branch. - Procurement: Design-build architectural/engineering and construction services for a complete, code-compliant fire alarm replacement at the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility (SATF). - Scope: Demolish and replace fire alarm control units, detection and initiating devices, monitoring and control equipment, notification appliances, annunciator panels, terminal cabinets, and emergency-power connections. Install network connections, fiber pathways, conduits, and cabling to enable monitoring at central control, complex control, and the onsite firehouse. - Related work: Evaluate connected fire-protection and life-safety systems and repair or replace items as needed, including dampers, shutters, suppression-system switches, smoke control and evacuation features, rated penetrations, and head-of-wall conditions. Design must comply with applicable codes and CDCR criteria and be acceptable to OSFM. - OEMs and vendors: No equipment manufacturer, OEM, product brand, or vendor is specified; the replacement method is not prescribed. - Business and qualification requirements: Teams must include appropriately licensed design professionals and contractors, including C-10 fire alarm/electrical and C-16 fire protection contractors. The RFQ describes a financial-capacity threshold exceeding $5 million and required performance and payment bonds of at least $46 million. Participation goals are 3% DVBE and 25% small business. - Estimated value and schedule: Estimated stipulated sum is $38–42 million. Completion is anticipated within 36 months after notice to proceed; option years are not specified.

Description

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is requesting statements of qualifications from design-build entities for architectural/engineering and construction services to replace the fire alarm system at the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility in Corcoran, California. The work includes demolition of the existing system and installation of new fire alarm equipment, network connections, fiber pathways, conduits, and cabling across the facility buildings, with connections to fire protection and life safety systems. The State will use a two-step selection process, first prequalifying design-build entities and then inviting up to three of the most qualified to submit proposals for best-value selection. The estimated stipulated sum is $38,000,000 to $42,000,000; attendance at the December 9, 2026 pre-proposal conference is mandatory.

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