CHP MORONGO BASIN OFFICE 24C870002 ¿ Ballistic Lobby Enclosure Installation

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number 24C870002 for Ballistic Lobby Enclosure Installation Services at the Morongo Basin Office located in Joshua Tree, San Bernardino County. The project involves comprehensive security upgrades, including installing level 3 ballistic glass panels, a bullet-resistant door with electronic entry devices, stainless steel pass-through trays, Kevlar wall sheeting, and retrofitting the existing lobby counter with ADA-compliant features. Contractors must possess a valid California Contractor's State License Board General B Contractor license and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. A mandatory walk-through is scheduled for November 19, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., with bid questions due by November 26, 2024. The final bid submission deadline is December 16, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., with bid opening at 11:15 a.m. The contract period is from May 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025, and requires compliance with 2010 ADA Standards, 2019 California Title 24, and Title 19 CCR regulations.

The procurement includes several set-aside and preference opportunities, specifically requiring a minimum 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation, with potential DVBE incentives up to 5% based on participation levels. Additional bidding preferences include certified small business/micro business options and a non-small business subcontractor preference that requires 25% small business subcontractor usage. Contractors must provide a 100% payment bond and maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence. The project is subject to prevailing wage rates and liquidated damages of $100 per calendar day for schedule delays. While no incumbent vendor is specified, the work involves significant modifications to the existing CHP Morongo Basin Office lobby, including removing a fire curtain, installing new cabinetry, and implementing comprehensive ballistic security measures. The project includes a two-year warranty on labor and materials, and contractors must submit plans and specifications to Cal Fire OSFM for necessary permits prior to construction modifications.