IFB__25C074004_Auto_Parts_Washer_Equip.pdf

This document is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) from the California Department of Highway Patrol (CHP) for Automotive Parts Washer Equipment and Services, solicitation number #25C074004. The contract seeks a vendor to provide automotive parts washer equipment and fluid services for multiple CHP locations across California, with an initial equipment selection primarily consisting of 25-gallon aqueous (AQU) and solvent (SOLV) parts washers at various CHP facilities statewide. The bid is scheduled for release on October 13, 2025, with questions due by October 17, 2025, bids due on October 27, 2025, and a proposed agreement start date of November 1, 2025, or upon approval. The initial contract term is set for two years, from November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2027.

The bid includes specific requirements for service intervals, equipment specifications, and location-based equipment selections across different CHP divisions including Northern, Valley, Golden Gate, Central, Southern, Border, Coastal, and Inland Divisions. While exact pricing is to be determined (TBD), the contract includes provisions for small business, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), and other preference programs. The solicitation emphasizes environmental compliance, requiring proper handling and disposal of cleaning fluids, and mandates that all equipment be tested and approved by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). Bidders must comply with various state regulations, including providing insurance, maintaining proper licenses, and adhering to safety and environmental standards.