CHP Southern Division ISU - Weapons Firing Range

The California Department of Highway Patrol (CHP) issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) on March 19, 2026, for portable chemical toilet rental services at the CHP Carson Platform Scales facility on Interstate 405. The procurement requires bidders to provide comprehensive portable sanitation services including three-times-weekly cleaning, chemical refills, tank pumping, and waste disposal for ADA-compliant units on both the northbound and southbound sides of the facility, with all services delivered in compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations. The successful bidder must supply all necessary materials, equipment, labor, and supervision to execute the contract. Prospective bidders must meet specific qualification requirements including possession of a local business license, county environmental health permit, disposal site discharge permit, and motor carrier permit if applicable. Written questions are due by March 26, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., with bids due on April 2, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., followed by a public bid opening at 12:15 p.m. the same day. The resulting agreement will be effective from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, with a three-year initial term and potential extensions based on satisfactory performance and funding availability. Award will be made to the lowest responsive bidder using a low-bid evaluation method, with responsiveness and responsibility as determining factors.

The procurement does not impose mandatory set-aside restrictions on organizational types, though small/micro businesses and Disadvantaged Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs) are eligible for incentive consideration. Voluntary DVBE participation is eligible for incentive consideration up to five percent, though the mandatory DVBE participation requirement has been waived for this solicitation. Bidders claiming small/micro business or DVBE status must provide appropriate certification documentation. The successful bidder must provide proof of commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence prior to contract execution. All bid prices must remain valid for 120 days from submission, and bidders are solely responsible for all costs associated with their bids, which cannot be charged to CHP. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents.