15C420000 CHP Bakersfield Area office¿ Weapons Firing Range Services

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number 15C420000R for weapons firing range services specifically for the Bakersfield Area office located in Kern County. The procurement seeks a weapons firing range facility within 20 miles of the CHP Bakersfield office that can accommodate training for up to 120 personnel using .40 caliber pistols, .223 tactical rifles, and shotguns. The range must be available at least three times per month, with operational hours between 0600-2200 hours, supporting both day and night shooting exercises. The contract will be effective from May 1, 2016, through April 30, 2018, with bids due on April 26, 2016, at 3:00 PM, and bid opening scheduled for 3:30 PM. Evaluation criteria include pricing structure, with bidders required to submit a per-shooter rate that will be paid monthly in arrears, and the facility must include restroom facilities and allow the contractor to retain spent brass.

While Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation is not mandatory, bidders can receive incentives ranging from 1-5% based on their DVBE involvement, with small business and other preference programs available and incentives not exceeding $50,000. The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence. The contract includes a flexible 30-day cancellation clause that allows termination for both routine and emergency situations. Potential bidders should note that while specific incumbent vendors are not mentioned, the procurement is open to businesses capable of meeting the precise operational and insurance requirements. The contract's monetary value is not explicitly stated, but the per-shooter pricing model suggests flexibility in potential award value based on actual usage of the weapons firing range services.