15C625003_El_Centro_Weapons_Firing_Range.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB #15C625003) issued by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) for a weapons range facility use agreement for the El Centro Area Office. The contract is for providing access to a weapons firing range facility within 30 miles of the CHP El Centro Area office located at 2331 Highway 86, Imperial, CA 92251. The facility must accommodate approximately 50 CHP personnel for various required weapons qualifications including pistol, less than lethal weapons, and shotgun training. The IFB was released on March 10, 2016, with bids due March 24, 2016, bid opening on March 25, 2016, and a proposed start date of June 1, 2016. The agreement term is 24 months, from June 1, 2016 through May 30, 2018, with possible extensions subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

The pricing structure is based on an hourly rate for 8 hours per month of range use. While no specific budget is disclosed, the contract includes provisions for small/micro business preference and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation incentives not to exceed $50,000. The DVBE participation requirement has been waived for this solicitation, though bidders can still opt to utilize DVBE participation for incentives. The contract is subject to funding availability through the Budget Act, and CHP reserves the right to cancel or amend the agreement if full funding does not become available. Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability coverage and other standard provisions.