4CA07639 Uniform, Linen, and Shope Rental Supplies Services

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is requesting bids for uniform, linen, and shop supplies rental services to two locations in the Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit, with bids due June 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time and opening June 5 at 11:00 a.m. A 5% small business (SB) preference applies to certified California small businesses or microbusinesses; CAL FIRE has established a 25% SB participation goal. A 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive is available for verified DVBE firms providing 100% participation, though a combined incentive and preference dollar cap of $100,000 applies.

The scope covers weekly delivery of clean uniforms, linen, and shop supplies to Altaville Fire Station (125 North Main Street, Altaville, CA 95221) and Baseline Fire Center (16809 New Peoria Flat Road, Jamestown, CA 95327). Items include coveralls, shop coats, floor mats, fitted sheets, pillow slips, towels, mops, and fender and seat covers in specified quantities. The contractor must provide all materials, labor, equipment, permits, transportation, and taxes. Services run Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding state holidays, with no subcontracting permitted.

The contract term runs from June 30, 2026, through June 29, 2029. Pricing is submitted on a unit rate basis for weekly rentals and replacement costs. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. The contractor must maintain current California business licensure and provide proof of general liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence), workers' compensation coverage, and commercial automobile insurance ($1,000,000). Quarterly inventory reporting to the CAL FIRE Project Representative is required. Written questions are due May 28, 2026.