C5612005-D Rebid 1 Blade Sharpening Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking bids for Blade Sharpening Services as part of its Inmate/Ward Labor (IWL) Program. The contract will cover the sharpening of various sizes of circular saw blades, drill bits, and router bits for multiple CDCR institutions across California. The contract term is from September 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027, with estimated annual contract amounts ranging from $15,000 to $50,000 per group of CDCR institutions. Bids are due by August 13, 2024, and a public bid opening will be held on August 14, 2024. Bidders may submit bids for one or more of the four defined groups of CDCR institutions, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.

The Invitation for Bid (IFB) includes a Small Business Preference Program and a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Incentive Program. CDCR is committed to meeting its 25% small business and DVBE participation goals. The IFB also includes terms related to contract disputes, termination, and other legal requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are specified, and the IFB does not indicate any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.