16C771003_IFB.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) for Scale Maintenance and Repairs at the CHP Conejo Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility (CVEF) North and South Bound locations. The services requested include inspection, calibration, service, repair and/or replacement of platform scales and overhead digital weight display equipment. A mandatory walk-through is scheduled for March 18, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at the Conejo CVEF facility. Questions are due by March 23, 2016 at 5:00 p.m., and bids must be submitted by March 28, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. The contract term is expected to be 24 months with services beginning in July 2016.

The pricing structure includes semi-annual and annual maintenance services at fixed rates, plus an additional $20,000 allocation for miscellaneous/incidental repairs billed at hourly rates (to be determined) with prior approval required. The contractor must provide test weights of at least 34,000 pounds including 20,000 pounds of calibration weight. While DVBE participation is typically required, it has been waived for this solicitation though DVBE incentives are still available. Small/micro business preferences and non-small business subcontractor preferences not exceeding $50,000 are available. Insurance requirements include $1 million commercial general liability coverage and workers compensation coverage.