CHP Protective Services Division - Vehicle Armoring Services - IFB 26C026000

The California Department of Highway Patrol (CHP) Protective Services Division is soliciting vehicle armoring services through Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number 26C026000 for Yolo County. The procurement involves comprehensive armoring of one pre-designated Chevrolet Suburban assigned to dignitary protective operations, requiring bidders to furnish all supplies, materials, tools, equipment, labor, and supervision necessary to install National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Level III ballistic-resistant glass and Level IV ballistic armor panels while maintaining vehicle safety, structural integrity, and operational performance. Qualified bidders must demonstrate relevant experience armoring vehicles for law enforcement or dignitary protection within the past five years, submit three letters of recommendation from previous clients, provide current manufacturer data sheets confirming NIJ compliance, and submit engineering documentation demonstrating that proposed methods will not degrade vehicle structural integrity. The contractor's facility must meet strict physical security requirements including controlled access points, perimeter fencing, video surveillance retained for a minimum of 30 days, and completed personnel background checks prior to work commencement; contractor personnel are also subject to driver license verification and fingerprint clearance through the California Criminal History Information System and Federal Bureau of Investigation. Key deadlines include a mandatory walk-through on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM at CHP Fleet Operations in West Sacramento, California; written questions are due by May 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM; and sealed bids are due June 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM with bid opening occurring at 11:30 AM the same day. The anticipated agreement term runs from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028, with CHP reserving the right to extend as necessary, and the contractor must provide a minimum one-year warranty on all ballistic materials, workmanship, and installation with all warranty repairs performed at no cost to CHP.

While the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement has been waived by CHP for this solicitation, bidders who voluntarily participate in DVBE partnerships are eligible to receive up to a 5% DVBE incentive. Eligible small and micro businesses as well as nonprofit veteran service agencies may also claim up to a 5% preference. The contractor shall not subcontract any services and must perform 100% of the work at its own facility, with CHP responsible for vehicle transportation to and from the contractor's location. CHP intends to make a single award to the responsive and responsible firm offering the lowest bid; no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available documentation, allowing for competitive bidding based on each qualified firm's proposed pricing and qualifications.