CHP Mountain Pass (JPOE) C. V. E. F. ¿ Protective Clothing & Operational Supplies Rental Services - REBID - IFB 25C875003

The California Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB 25C875003) for weekly protective clothing and operational supplies rental services at the CHP Mountain Pass Joint Port of Entry (JPOE) C.V.E.F. facility in Nipton, California. The procurement seeks a single vendor to provide rental services including shop jackets, uniform shirts (both short and long sleeve), trousers, coveralls, slip-resistant mats, and shop towels on a weekly basis for approximately 20 employees (17 standard-size and 3 over-3XL size), along with initial uniform setup and resizing services. The contract period runs from June 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, with a one-month transition period for initial setup and sizing. Prospective bidders must possess a local business license, demonstrate at least three consecutive years of experience in protective clothing and operational supplies rental services within the past five years, and provide proof of liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence. CHP will award the contract to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest bid. The question deadline is January 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., with bid submissions due February 5, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., followed by public bid opening at 3:15 p.m. No walk-through or bidders' conference is scheduled. Pricing shall remain effective for the entire contract term and must cover all costs including labor, materials, equipment, supplies, and profit.

The DVBE (Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise) participation requirement has been waived; however, bidders may voluntarily utilize DVBE participation to receive an incentive adjustment of up to 5 percent. Small business and micro-business preferences of up to 5 percent are available, as are non-small business subcontractor preferences for firms committing 25 percent participation with small businesses. Personnel assigned to perform contract services are subject to driver's license checks and fingerprint screening before facility access is authorized. The agreement is subject to funding availability through the California Budget Act, and CHP reserves the right to cancel the agreement without cause upon thirty days' written notice or immediately for cause. No incumbent vendor, current contractor information, or specific budget range has been disclosed in the procurement documents.