CHP IFB #26C047000 - Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS) Services - Communications Infrastructure and Support Section (CISS)

The California Department of Highway Patrol (CHP) issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number 26C047000 for Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) maintenance services to support the Communications Infrastructure and Support Section (CISS) statewide. This procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive maintenance services for CHP's UPS systems, including all necessary supplies, materials, tools, equipment, labor, personnel, and supervision required for both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities. The contractor must assume responsibility for all associated costs, including taxes, insurance, bonds, license and permit fees, and any other direct and indirect expenses necessary to deliver the services. The scope is explicitly limited to maintenance services only, with the agreement specifically prohibiting repair work or any charges related to repair activities. The invitation was posted on April 6, 2026, with bids due by April 23, 2026, providing prospective bidders with approximately 17 days to prepare and submit compliant proposals.

The procurement documentation does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendor information, specific technological integration requirements, or award value ranges. Prospective bidders must ensure full compliance with all instructions contained within the IFB to be considered eligible for award. The contract will be performed statewide across California's CHP facilities, requiring the selected contractor to maintain and support UPS infrastructure throughout the state's communications systems. Organizations responding to this opportunity should be prepared to demonstrate relevant experience in UPS maintenance services, technical qualifications, and the capacity to deliver statewide service coverage. Additional details regarding evaluation criteria, specific performance standards, service level agreements, and pricing requirements would be contained within the complete IFB documents available through official California procurement channels.