15C401012 Evidence Tow

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Central Division is soliciting bids for Evidence Impound Tow & Storage Services through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #15C401012. The procurement covers towing, recovery, and secure storage of impounded vehicles and property specifically for Fresno County, with geographical limitations excluding areas west of SR-33 and south of Mt. Whitney Avenue. Qualified bidders must be Rotation Tow providers in good standing with CHP Central Division and have no towing service suspensions within the past three years. The contract term is 24 months, running from May 1, 2016 through April 30, 2018, with potential extensions contingent upon satisfactory performance and funding availability. The bid submission deadline is March 10, 2016 at 2:00 PM, with a bid opening scheduled for 2:30 PM the same day. Pricing will be evaluated based on hourly rates for light, medium, and heavy duty towing services, as well as daily storage rates for standard and commercial vehicles. Bidders must comply with all specified requirements outlined in the detailed IFB document.

While the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement has been waived for this contract, bidders utilizing DVBE participation may receive a DVBE incentive. Small Business and other preferences are available, with a maximum preference adjustment of $50,000. The contract's funding is contingent upon appropriations in the Budget Act, and CHP reserves the right to amend or cancel the contract if full funding does not materialize. The procurement allows for potential bidder flexibility through small business and DVBE incentives, though no specific award value or budget range was explicitly stated in the documentation. Prospective contractors should note that the contract's continuation is subject to ongoing funding availability and satisfactory performance metrics. The solicitation appears designed to ensure competitive pricing and service quality for evidence impound and vehicle storage needs within the specified geographical region.