REQUIRED SOLICITATION RFB-IS-26200679.pdf

This Request for Bid (RFB-IS-26200679) is issued by the State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to procure one RV Hauler vehicle for the Culturally Competent Incident Response and Fiscal Preparedness (CCI-FP) Grants program. The specialized vehicle must be capable of transporting recreational vehicles for emergency response and disaster management operations and must comply with comprehensive technical specifications covering dimensions, weight capacity, coupling systems, brake requirements, lighting, control mechanisms, and safety features in accordance with federal Department of Transportation standards and California vehicle code requirements. Vendors must submit proposals addressing technical specifications compliance, pricing, delivery timelines, and warranty provisions. The proposal due date is March 10, 2026, with the solicitation posted on March 2, 2026.

The procurement evaluation will be based on technical compliance with mandatory specifications and pricing competitiveness to determine best value. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation and prevailing wage obligations apply where applicable under California state purchasing procedures. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The contract award is contingent upon final approval and budget availability through the CCI-FP Grants funding source, with specific award values or budget ranges not disclosed in the posted documentation. All vendors must demonstrate responsibility and compliance with applicable state regulations governing the procurement.