IFB_San_Onofre_Scale.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB #15C651007) issued by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) for Scale Maintenance and Repair Services at the San Onofre Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility (CVEF) north and southbound locations. The services include semi-annual and annual maintenance, calibration, and repair of vehicle scales at both facilities located on I-5 north of Oceanside and south of San Juan Capistrano. The contract term is 24 months from June 1, 2016 through May 31, 2018. A mandatory walk-through is scheduled for April 6, 2016 at 11:00 a.m., with bids due by April 13, 2016 at 5:00 PM. Bid opening will occur on April 14, 2016.

The pricing structure includes semi-annual and annual maintenance fees for both northbound and southbound facilities, plus hourly rates for regular and overtime work for additional repairs. The contract includes an additional $35,000 allocation for miscellaneous repairs and parts, though CHP does not guarantee this amount will be 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 DVBE participation requirement has been waived for this solicitation, though bidders may still opt to utilize DVBE participation for incentive purposes. Required insurance includes $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability coverage and statutory workers' compensation coverage.