POSTING_RFQ_CFTC_Ione_5PA5K00977_Drvr_Trning_Systms_4_13_26.pdf

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY Gavin Newsom, Governor

DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION

P.O. Box 944246

SACRAMENTO, CA 94244-2460

(916) 653-7772 Website: www.fire.ca.gov

“The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection serves and safeguards the people and protects the property and resources of California.”

Request for Quote

Date: April 13, 2026

Enclosed is a Request for Quote (RFQ) Package, # 5PA5K00977 for the procurement of Driver Training Systems. Please refer to the attached specification pages for Driver Training Systems for use by CAL FIRE’s Ione Training facility located in Ione, CA, in Amador County.

This is a direct solicitation to California Certified Small Businesses (SBs) with a DGS Certification ID Number and is in an Approved status. Bids from non-certified SBs will not be accepted!

All bids must include the following completed documents to be considered:

• Driver Training Systems Cost Quote Sheet

• State of California Small Business (SB) certification

• California STD. 204, Payee Data Record

• Copy of California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Seller’s Permit

• CAL FIRE-720, DARFUR Contracting Act Vendor Certification

• Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-106)

• CalRecycle Form 74, Postconsumer Recycled-Content Certification

• California Civil Rights Law Certification

The Non-IT Goods General Provisions are incorporated herein by reference, (DGS PD 401 NITGP, revised 02/20/2025).

Please refer to the attached Bidder Instructions (DGS PD-451, revised 11/09/2011), for instructions on how to provide a responsive bid.

The Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) preference may be granted for this solicitation. If you wish to take advantage of or learn more about this preference, please go to the following website: Request-a Target-Area-Contract-Preference.

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Request for Quote 5PA5K00977 Driver Training Systems

CAL FIRE

April 13, 2026

Submission of all required RFQ documents must be received by 5PM PST on April 29, 2026, via email to corrine.johnson@fire.ca.gov

Thank you and CAL FIRE looks forward to your response.

Corrine Johnson Procurement Analyst

CAL FIRE

Business Services Office E-Mail: corrine.johnson@fire.ca.gov mailto:corrine.johnson@fire.ca.gov

Driver Training Systems Specifications

RFQ # 5PA5K00977

SCOPE

These specifications set forth the requirements for the Driver Training Systems, needed to facilitate the duties of CAL FIRE’s Ione Training Center personnel.

SPECIFICATIONS

Specification Deviation** Dimensions

• Standard Tire Size: 235/45R18

Construction

• Rigid, durable ring designed to be fitted over a standard vehicle tire.

• Manufactured from hard polymer, composite polymer, or other non-metallic durable material with equal or greater strength and wear resistance.

• Material must maintain structural integrity under normal driver training conditions, including repeated acceleration, braking, turning, and extended contact with asphalt or concrete surfaces.

• Material shall not produce sparks or pose a fire hazard.

• System must be resistant to cracking, chipping, or deformation under ambient operating temperatures typically found in California training environments.

Functional Requirements

• The system must reduce the effective coefficient of friction between the tire and road surface, simulating diminished traction.

• The installed system shall provide predictable, consistent low-traction behavior suitable for controlled driver training scenarios.

• The ring must fit securely around the tire and remain in place during typical training maneuvers.

• Installation must not require modification to the vehicle or tire.

• A specialized tool must be included to suck in the tire to allow the ring to be slipped over the tire.

• The ring must be removable without damaging the tire.

Compatibility Requirements

• Must be compatible with commonly available tire models in the 235/45R18 size class.

• Vendor shall provide documentation verifying compatibility with tire size 235/45R18.

Performance Requirements

• System must support repeated use on paved surfaces (asphalt or concrete).

• Must withstand speeds customary for controlled training exercises (e.g., low-to-moderate speeds typical of skid and traction-loss simulation).

• Vendor shall provide expected service life or estimated number of training cycles under normal use.

Safety Requirements

• Materials shall be non-metallic or coated to prevent roadway scoring.

• System shall not create hazardous debris under normal use.

• System must not interfere with vehicle braking systems, sensors, or wheel wells.

Environmental / Operational Conditions

• Must operate effectively in temperatures ranging from 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F).

• Must be resistant to UV exposure, moisture, and petroleum-based contaminants typically found on training yards.

Deliverables

• Each pair must include any required installation hardware or instructions.

• Vendor must supply safety guidelines for use in training scenarios.

• Warranty information must be provided with all delivered units.

The low-friction driver training rings shall be functionally comparable to commercially available traction-reduction driver training systems used by law enforcement and emergency vehicle training programs. These systems typically consist of a rigid polymer or composite ring installed over a vehicle tire to create a significantly reduced coefficient of friction, enabling controlled simulation of traction-loss scenarios such as skid, slide, or ice-like conditions.

Any offered product must meet or exceed the performance, durability, safety, and dimensional requirements described in this specification. Vendors may provide equivalent or better designs, materials, or construction methods, provided that the product:

• Fits tires in the 235/45R18 size class.

• Installs securely over the tire without modification.

• Provides an operational low-friction training effect consistent with systems of this type.

** Unless otherwise noted under Deviation, the Bidder is validating they can provide the listed specification.

INQUIRES/ QUESTIONS

Written questions, comments, and concerns must be submitted to corrine.johnson@fire.ca.gov and received by 2PM PST on April 17, 2026. CAL FIRE’s response to all written questions, comments or concerns will be provided by 4PM PST on April 21, 2026. Any questions or concerns submitted after the scheduled time, CAL FIRE will attempt to address but cannot guarantee a response.

AMENDMENTS

CAL FIRE reserves the right to execute written amendments to decrease quantity of goods upon mutual agreement with the awarded Bidder, and to increase for time if needed, while remaining within the Scope of Work of the original solicitation.

Cost Quote Sheet

Cost Quote Sheet for RFQ # 5PA5K00977 for Driver Training Systems. Please include a detailed breakdown of costs with this bid:

This is a direct solicitation to California Certified Small Businesses (SBs) with a DGS Certification ID Number and is in an Approved status. Bids from non-certified SBs will not be accepted!

Description of Product Unit Cost Quantity Extension

Cost Driver Training Systems $ 56 $

Shipping and Handling Cost All freight/shipping charges over $50 require a supporting prepaid freight bill prior freight payment.

DELIVER TO:

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection 4501 State Highway 104 Ione, CA 95640 ATTN: Daniel Marcelo

Grand Total $

Proposed Product Description (Make and Model)

Pricing quoted must be valid for a minimum of 60 days, after the date of signature.

Submitted by (Signature): _____________________________ Date:_______________

Name (Print):

Title:

Company Name:

Company Address:

Telephone Number:

Email Address:

CA Seller’s Permit Number:

CA DVBE Certification Number:

Only bids quoted on CAL FIRE’s Cost Quote Sheet will be considered. Bids submitted referencing attachments which include legal terms and conditions that conflict with the State’s General Provisions will be considered non-responsive and will be rejected.

The Cost Quote Sheet will be used solely for computing the cost as a fair and equitable formula to determine the low bidder and is not bidding on the contracting agency.

However, the actual costs quoted within the cost sheet will be binding for the term of the Agreement, once awarded.

This solicitation will be awarded on an “All or None” basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all administrative and technical requirements, terms, and conditions of this solicitation. In the event of a tie, a coin toss will be permissible tiebreaker. Such event will be conducted by the Procurement Official and observed by a state employee as a witness.