7CA07968 Physical Training (PT) Clothing Rental Services

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is requesting bids for Physical Training Clothing Rental Services under IFB 7CA07968, with bids due July 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time and written questions due June 24, 2026. A five percent Small Business preference is available for DGS-certified small businesses (capped at $50,000), and a five percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentive applies for verified DVBE participation, with a combined dollar cap of $100,000 for all incentives and preferences.

The contractor shall collect, launder, fold, and deliver PT clothing for CAL FIRE Training Center students at 4501 State Highway 104, Ione, California, including professional decontamination of clothing used in physical training and live fire activities. Estimated annual quantities are 120 shirts, 80 shorts, 40 sweaters, and 40 sweatpants for the Company Officer Academy, and 30 shirts, 20 shorts, 10 sweaters, and 10 sweatpants for the Firefighter Academy, with laundering approximately every eleven weeks and delivery required within seven calendar days of collection. Services are provided Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding state holidays.

The contract term runs August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2029 (three years). All materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, and transportation costs must be included in bid rates. Bids are evaluated on a lowest responsive responsible bidder basis. The contractor must provide proof of insurance within ten working days of award, including commercial general liability of not less than $1 million per occurrence, Worker's Compensation Insurance with Waiver of Subrogation, and Commercial Automobile Insurance of not less than $1 million. Proof of current California business licensure or out-of-state incorporation is required. Bids are submitted electronically to Bids@fire.ca.gov with virtual bid opening on July 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.