IFB 7CA07945 - Ladder Inspection, Testing, and Repair Services

Contractor agrees to provide to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Ladder Inspection, Testing, and Repair Services, as described herein:

Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and fees to ensure all fire service ladders remain compliant with applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1932 standards and safe for operational use.

Services are necessary so that the Unit is in accordance with the NFPA 1932 standards on Use, Maintenance, and Service Testing of In-Service Fire Department Ground Ladders, manufacturer recommendations, and CAL FIRE requirements.

Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and fees to ensure all fire service ladders remain compliant with applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1932 standards and safe for operational use.

Rate Sheet

• Ladder Inspection, Testing, and Repair Services as described in Exhibit A, Scope of Work, priced per linear foot, with an estimated number of linear feet of 2,500.
• 3-Year Multiplier X3, Total for Three (3) Years.
• Allocated Amount for Additional Service Calls: **$40,000.00**
• Extra Cost and labor for any improvements needed to provide Ladder Inspection, Testing, and Repair Services to stay in compliance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1932 and CAL FIRE requirements, will be provided for by using the additional service calls funds.
• Technician Hourly Rate does not change nor affect the Total Agreement Amount. It is for Invoice Purposes.

Submission

All bids must be submitted and received under sealed cover and sent to CAL FIRE by dates and times shown in Section C, Bid Requirements and Information, Item 1) Key Action Dates. Bids can be submitted Electronically. Electronic bid submittals shall be sent to **Bids@fire.ca.gov**. All bid documents will be in an attachment (as a PDF). If any bid information is in the body of the email, it shall be rejected. Late bids will not be considered.

The final date and time for bid submission is **November 19, 2026, 5:00 p.m.** Pacific Time. Bid opening is November 20, 2026, 2:00 p.m., held virtually only.

Evaluation

Award if made, will be to the lowest responsive responsible bidder. A 5% Small Business preference and a DVBE incentive may apply.

Insurance

The bidder, who receives the Agreement award, must provide a Certificate of Insurance providing proof of insurance to the Business Service Office (BSO) within ten (10) working days from the date of notification of award.

Minimum Qualifications

The Prime Bidder must be either an individual or firm currently licensed to do business in California.