CHP Livermore PS Eastbound and Southbound

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) Number 25C391001 for semi-annual parking lot steam cleaning services at the Livermore Platform Scales (PS) Eastbound and Westbound locations within Alameda County. The procurement seeks a contractor to perform comprehensive steam cleaning services for two specific CHP facility parking lot sites located on Highway 580 in Livermore, California. Services must be conducted semi-annually during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday) with a proposed contract term from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. Bidders must possess a California State License Board License for Sand and Water Blasting Contractors (C61/D38) and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation considering factors such as bid price, DVBE participation, and small business preferences. Key procurement dates include a mandatory pre-bid walk-through on May 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., bid questions due by May 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., and bid submissions due on May 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.

The procurement includes a 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, offering potential incentives for contractors meeting this criterion. Bidders must provide proof of insurance, including $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability coverage, along with workers' compensation and employer's liability insurance. The contract is subject to annual appropriations, with the maximum contract amount to be determined by the Budget Act. Prevailing wage rates will apply, and contractors must comply with public works contractor registration program requirements. While no incumbent vendor is specified, the solicitation indicates potential for contract extensions based on satisfactory performance and continued funding availability. Small businesses and those with DVBE participation may receive preferential consideration during the evaluation process. The specific budget range is not explicitly stated, but the contract will be funded through state appropriations with services to be performed over a three-year period.