16C430001 Evidence Tow

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Fort Tejon Area office is seeking Evidence Impound Tow & Storage Services through Invitation for Bids (IFB #16C430001), targeting towing providers in Sacramento County and surrounding regions. The procurement solicits comprehensive towing, recovery, and secure vehicle storage services with 24/7 availability across different vehicle weight classifications: light duty (minimum 14,000 lbs GVWR), medium duty (minimum 26,001 lbs GVWR), and heavy duty (minimum 48,000 lbs GVWR). Bidders must be current Rotation Tow providers in good standing with the CHP Fort Tejon Area office Technical Services Area (TSA), with no suspensions within the preceding three years. The bid submission deadline is April 19, 2016, at 2:00 PM, with a bid opening scheduled for 2:30 PM the same day. The contract term is set for 24 months, commencing July 1, 2016, or upon approval, and extending through June 30, 2018, with potential extensions contingent on satisfactory performance and funding availability.

The solicitation includes an optional Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive program, though DVBE participation requirements have been explicitly waived for this procurement. Bidders will be evaluated based on hourly towing rates for various vehicle classifications and daily storage rates for regular and commercial vehicles. The contract is explicitly subject to Budget Act funding availability, with the state reserving the right to amend or cancel the agreement if full funding is not secured. While specific award values are not detailed in the available documentation, the procurement appears designed to establish a comprehensive towing and storage service contract for the CHP's Fort Tejon Area office. Potential respondents should note that the contract's continuation is directly linked to ongoing funding and performance metrics, suggesting a performance-based evaluation approach.