CHP South Los Angeles Area office ¿ Protective Clothing & Operational Supplies Rental Services - REBID

The California Department of Highway Patrol (CHP) Business Services Section is soliciting bids through Invitation for Bids (IFB) #25C530005 for weekly protective clothing and operational supplies rental services at the CHP South Los Angeles Area office in Torrance, California. The procurement requires provision of uniforms including shop jackets, short-sleeve and long-sleeve shirts, trousers, and coveralls for employees, along with various mats, shop towels, and rags delivered on a weekly basis during standard business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding state holidays). Prospective bidders must demonstrate at least three consecutive years of relevant experience within the past five years and possess a valid local business license. The submission deadline for questions is January 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., with bids due February 5, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., followed by immediate public bid opening at 12:15 p.m. the same day. The anticipated contract term runs from March 1, 2026 through March 31, 2029, with an initial transition month allocated for sizing and fitting. Bidders must submit detailed pricing for weekly rental rates, replacement costs per item, and uniform set-up and resizing fees, with all rates remaining fixed throughout the contract duration. CHP will award the contract to a single responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest bid price, and no pre-bid walk-through or bidders conference will be held.

The DVBE participation requirement has been waived for this procurement; however, bidders utilizing certified DVBE subcontractors are eligible for an incentive adjustment up to five percent of the lowest responsive bid. Small business and micro-business bidders are eligible for a five percent preference, and non-small businesses proposing 25 percent small business subcontractor participation may receive a five percent preference. All personnel assigned to the contract will be subject to driver license and fingerprint security clearance checks before facility access authorization is granted. Bidders must provide proof of Commercial General Liability insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence and, where applicable, a $25,000 fidelity bond before contract performance commences. The contract is contingent upon sufficient Budget Act appropriations, and CHP reserves the right to cancel the contract without cause with 30 days' notice or immediately for cause, including non-satisfactory performance. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the procurement documents.