CHP Marin Area office - Shop Clothing - IFB #26C350001

The California Department of Highway Patrol (CHP) is issuing Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number 26C350001 for semi-annual maintenance services on a vehicle hoist system at the CHP Arrowhead Area office located in Running Springs, California. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide preventative and corrective maintenance on one above-ground Mohawk System-1A-10 vehicle hoist (Serial Number B1D157) over a three-year contract period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. The scope of work includes semi-annual preventative maintenance inspections compliant with manufacturer specifications, including hydraulic and lifting chain inspections, fastener tightening, O-ring maintenance, fluid verification and changes, bearing inspections, and comprehensive system cycling with bleeding; the second semi-annual service each year includes additional hydraulic fluid changes and lifting chain cleaning. Qualified contractors must possess either a valid California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) C-61 or D-21 license and either hold an Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) Certified Lift Inspector Certificate or employ personnel holding such certification. The CHP intends to award a single agreement to the responsive and responsible firm offering the lowest bid, with pricing submitted as a unit rate per semi-annual service multiplied by six services over the contract term. Written questions are due by March 26, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., with bids due April 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. and bid opening scheduled for 11:15 a.m. A job site walk-through is recommended and can be scheduled by contacting Adolfo Flores at (909) 867-2791.

Contractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1770, 1773, and 1773.1, as this project is classified as public work subject to prevailing wage requirements. The DVBE (Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise) participation requirement has been waived for this solicitation; however, bidders utilizing DVBE participation are eligible to receive DVBE incentive consideration. Small business and micro-business preferences of up to five percent are available to eligible firms. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Automobile Liability with $1,000,000 combined single limits, Workers' Compensation insurance, and Pollution Liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per incident and $2,000,000 annual aggregate. A one-year warranty on all workmanship is required, and the contract includes no funding for miscellaneous repairs beyond routine maintenance services. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the solicitation materials.