CHP Santa Cruz Area Office Protective Clothing and Operational Supply Rental Services

The California Department of Highway Patrol is requesting bids for protective clothing and operational supply rental services at its Santa Cruz Area Office under IFB 26C720002, with bids due August 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest bid after CHP adjusts costs for applicable preferences and incentives.

The scope includes rental of uniform items—shop jackets, short-sleeve shirts, trousers, lab coats—and operational supplies such as automotive shop rags and floor mats. No walk-through will be held.

Bidders may claim small/micro business preference (up to 5 percent), non-small business subcontractor preference (up to 5 percent if committing 25 percent subcontractor participation), or DVBE incentive participation; the DVBE participation requirement has been waived for this solicitation. Cumulative preference and incentive adjustments cannot exceed 10 percent or $100,000, whichever is less. Bidders must possess a valid local business license and maintain sound business integrity.

The resulting agreement is anticipated to run January 1, 2027 through January 31, 2030, a three-year term. CHP reserves the right to extend the agreement term as necessary to complete or continue services, subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability, and DGS approval if required.

Before agreement execution, the winning bidder must provide proof of liability insurance meeting specified requirements and submit to driver license checks for facility access. Questions are due July 28, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., with bid opening at 2:15 p.m. on August 4. All bid materials become property of CHP and are subject to the California Public Records Act.