CHP Santa Rosa Area office - Gate Replacement Services

The California Department of Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) #25C360005 for Gate Replacement Services at the Santa Rosa Area office located in Rohnert Park, California. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to remove the existing manual gate and replace it with a new automatic swing gate, which includes installing hinges, keypads, mechanical openers, electrical conduit, and vehicle loops. Bidders must possess a valid California Contractor's State License Board (CSLB) C-61/D-28 Doors, Gates and Activating Contractor license and attend a mandatory pre-bid walk-through scheduled for July 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The bid package is due on July 24, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., with bid opening immediately following. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with potential preference adjustments for small businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation. The contract is anticipated to be effective from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, with a 90-day completion timeline for the gate replacement project.

The solicitation requires a minimum of 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation, creating opportunities for qualifying businesses. Contractors must provide a Payment Bond equal to 100 percent of the contract value and maintain appropriate insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability insurance. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract value will be determined upon award. The procurement is open to contractors meeting the specified licensing and DVBE participation requirements, with potential incentives for small businesses and veteran-owned enterprises. The jurisdictions involved include Sonoma County, Sonoma State University CDP, and Sonoma City, indicating a localized procurement focused on infrastructure improvement for the CHP's regional office. Interested bidders should carefully review the IFB documentation and ensure compliance with all specified requirements and qualifications.