Public Safety Building Jail Automation Upgrades

Overview: The City of Berkeley invites qualified contractors to submit bids for the Public Safety Building Jail Automation Upgrades. Sealed Bids will be received at the General Services Division of the Finance Department of the City of Berkeley, 2180 Milvia Street, 3rd Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704 until 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Engineering Estimate: $600,000 Scope: Upgrades to the low-voltage systems in the first-floor detention area, including modifications to cell and entry door controls, replacement of audio and video surveillance equipment, installation of HVAC systems, and conversion of a storage room into a climate-controlled telecommunications room, including ancillary work. Interior Upgrades: Low Voltage: Room Conversion: Mechanical Upgrades: Electrical Upgrades: Demolition of existing audio intercoms, video surveillance, and PLC console and replacement with new equipment. Required Contractor’s License(s):B - General Building Contractor Duration:133 Calendar Days Pre-Bid Site Visit:Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM Planholders List: Bidders are responsible for notifying Uriel Gonzalez, via email atUGonzalez@berkeleyca.govto be included on the Planholders List. Refer to the contract documents for the format. Submission Details: Bids must be submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in the Contract Documents. Bidders are advised to review these documents thoroughly before submitting their bid. The Contract Documents are available in the attachments. Contact Information: Technical questions should be directed to Uriel Gonzalez, Assistant PW Engineer, via email at Ugonzalez@berkeleyca.gov, no later than 5:00 PM Tuesday, December 2, 2025.