IFB__25C076005_Nameplate_and_Engraving.pdf

This document is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) #25C076005 from the Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) Business Services Section for Nameplate and Engraving Services. The solicitation seeks bids from firms to provide nameplate and engraving services for safety recognition awards, with nameplates to be ordered bi-weekly with an average monthly order total of 250 units. The contract term is from November 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, with the bid due on October 9, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. The contract is open to all eligible firms meeting the qualification requirements, with normal work hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays.

The pricing for nameplates will be set at a rate to be determined, with the total contract amount to be negotiated. The solicitation includes provisions for small/micro business preferences, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentives, and various contract preferences. While the DVBE participation requirement has been waived for this solicitation, bidders opting to utilize DVBE participation are eligible to receive incentives. The bid will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest cost, with potential adjustments for applicable preferences. The contract includes specific technical requirements for nameplate composition, dimensions, engraving specifications, and quality standards, with nameplates to be made of 220 bronze and engraved with precise specifications.