16C860000 Evidence Impound Tow

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) San Bernardino Area office has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB #16C860000) for Evidence Impound Tow & Storage Services covering a specific geographical region within San Bernardino County. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive towing, recovery, and secure storage services for impounded vehicles and property across a defined area bounded by I-15 at Oak Hill Road (north), I-215 at Iowa Avenue (south), I-10 at County Line Road (east), and I-10 at Sierra Avenue (west). The contract term is set for 24 months, running from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018, with potential extensions contingent upon satisfactory performance and funding availability. Bidders must submit pricing for multiple tow categories, including light duty, medium duty, and heavy duty tow rates per hour, motorcycle trailer rates, and daily storage rates for regular and commercial vehicles. The bid submission deadline is April 19, 2016 at 2:00 PM, with a bid opening at 2:15 PM, and all questions from potential bidders must be submitted by April 12, 2016.

Bidders must currently be Rotation Tow providers in good standing with the CHP San Bernardino Area office Tow Service Agreement, with no suspensions within the past three years. The Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement has been waived, though bidders may voluntarily include DVBE participation for potential incentive purposes. The contract's financial viability is explicitly tied to budget appropriations, with potential for cancellation or amendment if sufficient funding is not allocated through the Budget Act. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the towing and storage services suggests a potentially significant contract opportunity. The agreement includes critical stipulations that it remains valid and enforceable only if appropriate fiscal year funding is available, which introduces a layer of financial contingency to the procurement process.