CHP San Francisco Area office - Shop Clothing - IFB #26C335000

The California Department of Highway Patrol (CHP) issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) #26C690000 for weapons firing range facility services to support the CHP Capistrano Area office located in San Juan Capistrano, California. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide use of an existing weapons firing range facility, including restroom facilities if available, located within thirty miles of the Capistrano Area office. The facility must be capable of accommodating 40 caliber pistol, tactical rifle (.223 caliber), and shotgun (00 buckshot) training with quarterly shooting events, night shoots, and make-up shoots scheduled as mutually agreed between the CHP and the selected contractor. Bidders must submit all costs on a monthly rate basis for a 36-month period, with the total monthly cost multiplied by 36 months serving as the basis of award; all bid costs must include taxes, insurance, bonds, license and permit fees, maintenance costs, and all other expenses associated with providing the facility. Required qualifications include demonstrated sound business integrity, proof of liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 general liability and $1,000,000 automobile liability, and valid licensing. The question deadline is March 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., with bids due March 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., followed by bid opening at 11:30 a.m. the same day. The resulting agreement is anticipated to be effective from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, with the possibility of extension.

The CHP intends to make a single award to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest cost. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation is optional and eligible for incentive consideration, while small business and micro-business preferences of up to five percent are available to eligible certified bidders. No current incumbent contractor has been identified for this procurement. Bidders must comply with various state requirements, including Executive Order N-6-22 regarding Russia sanctions and disclosure requirements for Generative Artificial Intelligence use. The CHP reserves the right to reject all bids and cancel the IFB if determined to be in the best interest of the State. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the solicitation documents, the award value will be determined by the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted on a 36-month basis.