CHP Employee Health & Wellness Section - Meal Provision Services - IFB# 25C037002

The California Department of Highway Patrol is requesting bids for meal provision services to support the CHP Employee Health & Wellness Section under IFB 25C037002, with bids due June 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and bid opening at 10:30 a.m. The DVBE participation requirement has been waived, though bidders utilizing DVBE participation are eligible for an incentive of up to 5%. Small/micro business preference of up to 5% and non-small business subcontractor preference of up to 5% are available to eligible certified businesses.

The scope requires a single contractor to provide meal delivery services including standard meals, vegetarian meals, and dairy-free meals to the CHP Employee Health & Wellness Section. Bidding must be structured as average cost per meal type. The contract term runs from September 1, 2026 through March 31, 2029, with CHP reserving the right to extend the term as necessary subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability, and possible Department of General Services approval.

Successful bidder personnel are subject to a driver license check before CHP facility access is authorized. Bidders must demonstrate sound business integrity, responsive contractual history, and valid liability insurance meeting specified requirements before contract execution. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest bid after adjustment for applicable preferences and incentives.

Questions are due June 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Bid submission occurs at the CHP Business Services Section, 601 North 7th Street, Sacramento, California 95811. Bids must be submitted in original form with all required attachments and certifications, including business licenses, nonprofit documentation if applicable, client references, and various certification forms. All bid materials become the property of CHP and are subject to the California Public Records Act.