CHP breast badge

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is conducting a procurement for gold-plated breast badges through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) solicitation. The procurement seeks one pre-production sample and a total of 780 badges to be delivered according to specific manufacturing specifications. Bidders must provide a single comprehensive quote for the entire badge order, with responses due by December 16, 2025, at 5:00 PM PST to Procurement Official Cindy Erwin in Sacramento. The detailed technical specifications require precise manufacturing standards, including specific gold plating requirements and quality parameters. Delivery schedules are strategically phased, with a pre-production sample required within two weeks of award, an initial minimum delivery of 150 badges within four weeks of pre-production approval, and complete final delivery by April 1, 2026. The procurement will be awarded on an "all or none" basis to a single responsive bidder, with evaluation likely focused on meeting technical specifications, compliance with submission requirements, and overall responsiveness to the RFQ.

The solicitation includes provisions for small business participation, allowing bidders to claim a five percent preference if certified by the California Department of General Services (DGS) or committing to subcontract at least 25% of the net bid price to a certified small business. Bidders must submit multiple attachments, including a Bidder Declaration, Payee Data Record, Recycled Content Certification, and California Civil Rights Laws Certification for acquisitions exceeding $100,000. Specific vendor qualifications include possessing a California seller's permit, federal employer identification number, and ability to provide new products currently in production. While no specific contract value is explicitly stated, the procurement involves 780 badges with pricing to be submitted on a Free on Board destination basis with Net 45 payment terms. Additional requirements mandate that all goods be palletized according to State of California Specification #3990-01A-01, with a maximum pallet height of 52 inches, ensuring standardized handling and delivery protocols.