Automatic Bay Door Replacement Services - IFB 26C626000

The California Department of Highway Patrol is issuing Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number 26C626000 for automatic bay door replacement services at the Calexico Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility (CVEF). This procurement seeks a qualified contractor to furnish all supplies, materials, tools, equipment, labor, personnel, and supervision necessary to install one new automatic rapid roll-up door meeting specified design requirements. The successful bidder must hold a valid California Contractors State License Board C-61 or D-28 license and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. The project is classified as public works subject to prevailing wage requirements and all applicable federal and state labor laws. Critical deadlines include a mandatory walk-through on March 11, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at 1700 E Carr Rd, Calexico, CA 92231 (attendance required for bid eligibility), written questions due by March 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., and sealed bids due by March 25, 2026, at 12:30 p.m., with public bid opening at 1:00 p.m. the same day. The anticipated contract term runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with work to be performed during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding state holidays). Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest cost after adjustment for applicable preferences and incentives.

This solicitation includes multiple set-aside designations and preferences designed to encourage participation from disadvantaged business enterprises. All bidders must meet a minimum Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement of five percent, with eligible bidders receiving a DVBE incentive of up to five percent of the bid amount depending on the level of confirmed participation. Additional preferences available include small business and micro-business preferences of up to five percent, as well as a non-small business subcontractor preference for those committing to 25 percent small business participation. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, pollution liability of $1,000,000 per incident and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, and workers' compensation coverage. A payment bond equal to 100 percent of the contract value is required. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents; funding is contingent upon appropriation by the Budget Act, and CHP retains the right to cancel the contract without cause upon 30 days' notice or immediately for cause.