CHP_Peralta_IFB.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) for Scale Maintenance/Repair Services at the Peralta Platform Scale (PS) eastbound and westbound locations on SR 91 freeway between Imperial Highway and Weir Cyn. The contract term is 24 months, from June 1, 2016 through May 30, 2018, with bids due by April 27, 2016 at 5:00 PM and bid opening on April 28, 2016. The scope includes semi-annual and annual maintenance services such as cleaning debris, rust control, inspecting working parts, lubricating components, calibrating scales, and repairing sump pumps as needed. The contractor must provide equipment capable of supplying at least 34,000 pounds of known weight, including at least 20,000 pounds of test weight.

The contract includes both semi-annual and annual service rates for the eastbound and westbound scales, plus hourly rates for additional repairs. An additional $20,000 is included for contingency repairs requiring prior approval. The DVBE participation requirement has been waived, though bidders can still receive DVBE incentives. Small/micro business preference and non-small business subcontractor preference programs are available with preferences not to exceed $50,000. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and other required insurance coverage. Funding is subject to Budget Act appropriations, and CHP reserves the right to cancel or amend the agreement if full funding does not become available.