CHP Otay Mesa Scale Maintenance 15C646008

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for Scale Maintenance/Repair Services at the Otay Mesa Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility (CVEF) located in San Diego County. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive maintenance services for vehicle scales, including semi-annual and annual maintenance tasks such as cleaning, rust control, inspection, lubrication, calibration, and repairs. Key deliverables include performing maintenance at the specified facility, conducting scale calibrations, and supplying test weights of at least 34,000 pounds, with 20,000 pounds dedicated to calibration. A mandatory walk-through is scheduled for February 11, 2016, at 11:00 AM at the facility located at 2335 Enrico Fermi, San Diego. Bid submissions are due by February 18, 2016, at 5:00 PM, with bid opening on February 19, 2016. The contract term spans 24 months, from April 1, 2016, through March 31, 2018. Contractors must possess appropriate certifications from Los Angeles County Weights and Measures or the State Department of Food and Agriculture to be eligible for the contract.

The solicitation includes provisions for Small/Micro Business preference and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentives, with preferences not to exceed $50,000. Notably, DVBE participation requirements have been waived for this specific solicitation. The pricing structure encompasses semi-annual and annual maintenance rates for the Otay Mesa CVEF facility, along with hourly rates for regular time and overtime for additional repairs. An additional $15,000 is allocated for miscellaneous/incidental repairs that require prior approval. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive maintenance contract and supplemental repair budget suggest a total contract value that would be attractive to qualified maintenance service providers specializing in commercial vehicle scale maintenance. The procurement appears designed to ensure ongoing, high-quality maintenance of critical weighing infrastructure at the Otay Mesa Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility, with a focus on precision, reliability, and regulatory compliance.