You are invited to review and respond to this Invitation for Bid (IFB) number 10193266 for inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire protection systems which are part of the State Water Project (SWP). The anticipated term of this agreement is three (3) years with the option to renew for two (2) additional years. In submitting your bid, you must comply with these instructions. Bids by UPS, express mail, or Federal Express must be submitted to: Department of Water Resources Contract Services Attn: Vinay Singh 715 P Street, 5th Fl., Mailbox 11 Sacramento, CA 95814 All bids must include original signatures on the following documents: Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet and any other documents specified in the Bid Checklist. The pre-bid conference will be the sole forum for addressing questions regarding bid and contract requirements. If appropriate, DWR may issue an Addendum to this IFB as a result of items discussed at the pre-bid conference. Mandatory Pre-bid Conference doors close at August 4, 2023 at 8:35 AM .No bidder will be allowed into the conference once doors close. Anticipated start date of agreement is October 1, 2023 Prospective bidders attending this pre-bid conference will receive information regarding the bid. In the event a prospective bidder is unable to attend a mandatory pre-bid conference, an authorized representative may attend on the prospective bidders behalf. The representative may sign in for only one company. If this is not an option available to you, please contact the State for possible alternative accommodations. If a prospective bidder needs assistance because of physical impairment, reasonable accommodation will be provided by DWR if requested. To request reasonable accommodation, please call Vinay Singh at (916) 902-7837 no later than 5:00 p.m. on the fifth business day prior to the scheduled date of the pre-bid conference. Please note that the bid opening via TEAMS will be visual only with no opportunity for questions and answers However, for those firms voluntarily utilizing DVBE subcontractors, there will be an incentive applied to the level of DVBE participation identified in the bid response not to exceed five (5) percent. Application of the incentive may place the bidder in line for bid award. Application of the incentive will not displace a certified small business with that of a non-small business