4CA08000 - Coveralls and Shop Supplies Rental Services

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is requesting bids for weekly coveralls and shop supplies rental services to four locations within the San Benito-Monterey Unit, with bids due September 25, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time and questions due September 22, 2026. A 5% Small Business or Microbusiness preference applies to bidders with principal place of business in California and DGS certification, capped at $50,000; a separate 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive is available for DGS-certified disabled veteran enterprises, with a combined dollar cap of $100,000 across all incentives and preferences.

The scope covers weekly delivery of clean cotton and fire-retardant coveralls, continuous-roll and cloth shop towels, utility towels, and shop coats to four locations: BEU Headquarters in Monterey, Hollister Air Attack Base, King City Fire Station, and Gabilan Conservation Camp. Deliveries occur Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding State holidays. The contractor provides all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, transportation, and fees.

The estimated contract term runs three years from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2029 (156 weeks). Payment is monthly or quarterly in arrears based on actual invoiced costs at rates submitted on the Rate Sheet. An allocated amount of $1,500 covers damaged and loaner items. Award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder. Bidders must submit proof of California business license or DGS certification, Rate Sheet with unit pricing across five item categories and four locations, insurance certificates with minimum $1,000,000 limits (general liability, workers' compensation, commercial automobile), Payee Data Record (STD 204), and Contractor Certification Clauses. Bid opening is scheduled for September 28, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time via virtual conference.