CHP Southern Division Investigative Services Unit (ISU) Office ¿ Elevator Maintenance Services

The California Department of Highway Patrol is requesting bids on elevator maintenance services for the CHP Southern Division Investigative Services Unit office under IFB 26C509004, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Bidders must hold a valid California State Licensing Board C-11 Elevator Contractor license and maintain Department of Industrial Relations registration under Labor Code Sections 1770, 1773, and 1773.1; this is public work subject to prevailing wage requirements.

Small/micro business preference of up to 5 percent applies, as does non-small business subcontractor preference of up to 5 percent for firms committing 25 percent subcontractor participation. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentive is available, though the DVBE participation requirement has been waived.

The scope comprises comprehensive elevator maintenance services at a single location. Bidders must submit questions by August 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM. A job-site walkthrough is recommended with 24 hours advance notice required through the Area office contact in Exhibit A. Bid opening follows immediately at 2:15 PM on September 3.

The contract term runs from November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2031, with CHP holding the right to extend subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability, and Department of General Services approval. Bid prices must be all-inclusive, covering operating expenses, labor, service call charges, diagnostic fees, transportation, equipment, supplies, and profit margin. Bidders must submit proof of liability insurance meeting Exhibit E requirements before contract execution. All personnel assigned to the contract are subject to driver license checks before facility access authorization.