CHP Central Los Angeles Area ¿ Weapons Firing Range - IFB #26C590000

The California Department of the Highway Patrol (CHP) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB #26C590000) for off-site weapons firing range services to support the Central Los Angeles Area office. The CHP seeks a qualified vendor to operate a weapons firing range facility located within thirty miles of 777 West Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, capable of accommodating approximately 120 CHP personnel and supporting multiple firearm types including 40 caliber pistols (12 annual shoots with 2 qualification and 10 practice shoots), tactical rifles in .223 caliber (4 quarterly shoots with 1 required night shoot), and shotguns with 00 buckshot (8 annual shoots with 2 night shoots). The contractor must be capable of conducting weapons inspections and test firing and will be responsible for establishing and enforcing all range safety rules governing CHP member use. The anticipated agreement term spans July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, with potential extensions based on satisfactory performance and funding availability. Key deadlines include a question submission deadline of May 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM and a bid due date of May 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with bid opening scheduled for 11:15 AM the same day. No facility walk-through will be conducted. Pricing will be structured as a cost per shooter multiplied by 115 estimated shooters over the 36-month period, with the exact rate specified in the bidder's proposal serving as the basis for award.

The DVBE (Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise) participation requirement has been waived; however, bidders may receive a DVBE incentive of up to 5 percent if they propose certified DVBE subcontractor participation. Small business and micro business preferences of up to 5 percent are available, as well as a non-small business subcontractor preference of up to 5 percent for firms committing 25 percent participation with small businesses, provided that cumulative adjustments do not exceed $100,000. The contractor must provide commercial general liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and workers' compensation coverage. The contractor will retain all range brass, and the agreement is contingent upon sufficient budget appropriations by the state. CHP reserves the right to cancel the agreement without cause upon thirty days' notice or immediately for cause or emergency facility closure. No specific incumbent vendor or current contractor information is identified in the procurement documents.