CHP Hayward Area office - Car Wash Equipment and Pit Pumping Maintenance Services - IFB #26C345005

The California Department of Highway Patrol (CHP) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number 26C345005 for car wash equipment and pit pumping maintenance services at the CHP Hayward Area office located at 25100 Santa Clara St., Hayward, CA 94544. The procurement involves monthly maintenance of car wash equipment, including chemical level checks, pH monitoring, microbe level checks, and system operation testing, as well as semi-annual pit pumping and cleaning services. The contractor must provide all chemicals, microbes, and supplies necessary for equipment operation and is responsible for all associated costs including labor, materials, and equipment. Key qualifications include possession of a valid business license, DIR registration pursuant to California Labor Code sections 1770, 1773, and 1773.1, and compliance with prevailing wage rate requirements as determined by the Department of Industrial Relations. The evaluation criteria prioritize the lowest responsive bid. Critical deadlines include a mandatory walk-through on May 27, 2026 at 12:30 P.M., with all prospective bidders required to sign in prior to the start; written questions must be submitted by June 3, 2026 at 9:00 A.M.; and sealed bid packages must be received by June 10, 2026 at 1:00 P.M., with bid opening occurring at 1:15 P.M. the same day. The resulting agreement is anticipated to be effective from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2029, with CHP retaining the right to extend the term as necessary.

The DVBE participation requirement has been waived for this solicitation; however, bidders opting to utilize DVBE participation are eligible to receive DVBE incentive. Additional preference opportunities include small/micro business preference (up to 5%), non-small business subcontractor preference (up to 5%), and DVBE incentive (up to 5%). The contractor must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, Pollution Liability of $1,000,000 per incident and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, and Workers' Compensation coverage. All personnel assigned to the contract are subject to driver license checks before facility access is authorized. No incumbent vendor or budget range information has been disclosed in the solicitation documents. The procurement affects Alameda County, Hayward City, and Alameda City jurisdictions within California.