CHP San Onofre Scale Maintenance 15C651007

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #15C651007 for Scale Maintenance and Repair Services at the San Onofre Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility (CVEF), which includes both northbound and southbound locations along Interstate 5. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide semi-annual and annual maintenance, calibration, and repair of vehicle scales at these facilities located north of Oceanside and south of San Juan Capistrano. Key deliverables include performing scheduled maintenance, conducting calibrations, and completing necessary repairs to ensure scale functionality. The contractor must provide equipment capable of supplying at least 34,000 pounds of known weight, with a minimum of 20,000 pounds of test weight. A mandatory walk-through is scheduled for April 6, 2016, at 11:00 a.m., with bids due by April 13, 2016, at 5:00 PM, and bid opening occurring on April 14, 2016. The contract term is set for 24 months, running from June 1, 2016, through May 31, 2018, with pricing structured to include semi-annual and annual maintenance fees for both facilities, along with hourly rates for regular and overtime work.

The Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement has been waived for this solicitation, though bidders may still opt to utilize DVBE participation for potential incentives. The contract includes an additional $35,000 allocation for miscellaneous repairs and parts, though the CHP does not guarantee this entire amount will be utilized. Insurance requirements mandate $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability coverage and statutory workers' compensation coverage. The pricing structure allows for flexibility, with separate rates for semi-annual and annual maintenance at both northbound and southbound facilities, plus hourly rates for additional repair work. Potential bidders should note that while the $35,000 allocation is included, actual expenditure will depend on specific maintenance and repair needs identified during the contract period. The procurement appears designed to ensure consistent and reliable maintenance of vehicle scales critical to commercial vehicle enforcement operations at this strategic location along Interstate 5.