CHP Santa Rosa Area office - Lobby Enclosure Ballistic Glass Panel Replacement

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) #24C360005 for Lobby Enclosure Ballistic Glass Panel Replacement Services at the Santa Rosa Area office located at 6100 LaBath Avenue. The procurement involves replacing existing glass with new level 3 ballistic glass panels on the existing lobby counter, including furnishing new framing materials and painting/finishing the front face around windows. Bidders must possess a valid General B California Contractor's State License Board License and attend a mandatory walk-through scheduled for February 6, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. Prospective contractors must submit questions by February 12, 2025, with final bids due on February 19, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. The contract is anticipated to run from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, with liquidated damages of $100 per calendar day for project delays. The project requires a comprehensive approach to replacing lobby security infrastructure, with pricing to be submitted as a lump sum covering the entire project scope.

The solicitation includes a mandatory 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, with bidders eligible to receive a DVBE incentive for participation. Contractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and comply with prevailing wage requirements. A payment bond equal to 100% of the contract value is required, and contractors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including $1 million in commercial general liability and automobile liability insurance. The procurement covers jurisdictions including Sonoma County, San Francisco City, Sonoma State University CDP, and Sonoma City. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the security infrastructure replacement and the detailed insurance and bonding requirements suggest a significant project investment. The emphasis on security upgrades and precise specifications indicates this is a critical infrastructure improvement project for the California Highway Patrol's Santa Rosa area office.