CHP Blythe PS Scale Maintenance 15C626010

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for Platform Scale (PS) Scale Maintenance and Repair Services at two specific locations: westbound on I-10 West of Blythe and eastbound on I-10 East of Indio. The procurement seeks a contractor to perform semi-annual and annual maintenance services, which include comprehensive scale maintenance activities such as cleaning, rust control, detailed inspections, lubrication, calibration, and testing utilizing a minimum of 20,000 pounds of test weight. Contractors must possess appropriate licensing and certification from either Los Angeles County Weights and Measures or the State Department of Food and Agriculture. The contract term is set for 24 months, running from June 1, 2016, through May 31, 2018, with critical procurement dates including bid submissions due by April 27, 2016, at 5:00 PM, and bid opening scheduled for April 28, 2016. Bidders are required to submit pricing for semi-annual and annual services, along with regular time and overtime hourly rates for additional repairs, with an additional $15,000 allocated for miscellaneous/incidental repairs subject to prior CHP Facilities Coordinator approval.

While the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement has been waived for this opportunity, bidders can still utilize DVBE incentives if applicable. The contract includes critical funding contingency provisions tied to Budget Act appropriations, allowing CHP to cancel or amend the agreement if funding is reduced or eliminated. The pricing structure requires comprehensive rate submissions for various service levels, with the expectation that the contractor will provide thorough maintenance and repair services for the specified platform scales. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but the inclusion of a $15,000 miscellaneous repair budget suggests a moderate-scale procurement. Contractors should be prepared to demonstrate technical expertise in scale maintenance, possess the required certifications, and have the capability to perform both scheduled maintenance and responsive repair services as needed by the California Highway Patrol.