CHP Peralta PS Scale Maintenance

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for Scale Maintenance and Repair Services at the Peralta Platform Scale (PS) locations on SR 91 freeway. The procurement covers semi-annual and annual maintenance services for eastbound and westbound scale locations, including comprehensive tasks such as cleaning debris, rust control, inspecting working parts, lubricating components, calibrating scales, and repairing sump pumps. Contractors must provide equipment capable of supplying at least 34,000 pounds of known weight, with a minimum of 20,000 pounds of test weight. The contract term is 24 months, spanning from June 1, 2016, through May 30, 2018. Bid submissions are due by April 27, 2016, at 5:00 PM, with the bid opening scheduled for April 28, 2016. Key evaluation criteria include the contractor's ability to meet technical specifications, equipment capabilities, and compliance with insurance requirements. The solicitation requires commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and additional specified insurance coverage.

The DVBE (Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise) participation requirement has been waived for this contract, though bidders can still receive DVBE incentives. Small and micro business preference programs are available, with preference amounts not to exceed $50,000. The total contract value includes service rates for both eastbound and westbound scales, hourly rates for additional repairs, and a $20,000 contingency fund for repairs requiring prior approval. Funding for the contract is subject to Budget Act appropriations, and CHP reserves the right to cancel or amend the agreement if full funding does not become available. The procurement is open to businesses capable of meeting the technical and operational requirements, with no specific restrictions on business size or type beyond the existing preference programs. The contract's estimated total value, including base services and contingency, appears to be approximately $70,000-$90,000 for the 24-month period.