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The California Department of Highway Patrol (CHP) is seeking bids for Evidence Impound Tow & Storage Services for its Gold Run Area office. The CHP is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a 24-month agreement, with potential extensions subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability, and approval. The selected bidder will be required to provide light, medium, and heavy duty tow services, as well as daily storage services, on an hourly basis. Specific qualification requirements include being a Rotation Tow provider in good standing on the CHP Gold Run Area office Tow Service Agreement and certifying willingness to comply with all terms and conditions. The bid due date is January 22, 2016 by 2:00 PM Pacific Time, with the bid opening occurring on the same date by 2:45 PM. No walk-through will be held for this IFB. The agreement will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest cost after any applicable preferences or incentives are applied.

The IFB outlines several preference and incentive programs, including for small/micro businesses, non-small business subcontractors, and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBEs). The CHP has not provided information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB does not specify a budget range, but indicates the award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.