16C401002 Scale Maintenance & Repair

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued Invitation for Bids (IFB #16C401002) for scale maintenance and repair services at the Grapevine and Chowchilla River Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facilities (CVEF). The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive maintenance, calibration, and repair services for vehicle scales, including all necessary supplies, materials, tools, equipment, labor, personnel, and supervision. Mandatory walk-through site visits are scheduled for May 17, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Chowchilla River CVEF and May 18, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Grapevine CVEF, with final bids due by May 26, 2016 at 3:00 PM. The contract term will run from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018, encompassing semi-annual and annual maintenance services at fixed rates. Contractors must possess critical qualifications, including a Certificate of Accuracy traceable to the National Bureau of Standards and appropriate local business licenses, with an additional $35,000 allocation for pre-approved unforeseen repairs and services.

While Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirements are waived for this solicitation, bidders utilizing DVBE participation may receive a DVBE incentive. Small business preference and non-small business subcontractor preference programs are applicable, with potential adjustments up to 5% not exceeding $50,000. The procurement does not specify an existing incumbent vendor or require integration with specific infrastructure or technology. The contract provides a structured maintenance framework with predetermined service rates and a supplemental budget for unexpected repairs, suggesting a total potential value around the base contract plus the $35,000 contingency allocation. Prospective bidders must carefully review the IFB documentation and ensure full compliance with all specified requirements and submission guidelines to be considered for contract award.