CHP Stockton Area Office Protective Clothing & Operational Supplies Rental IFB Number 26C265000

The California Department of Highway Patrol (CHP) is issuing Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number 26C265000 for protective clothing and operational supplies rental services at the Stockton Area Office. The procurement seeks a single contractor to provide comprehensive weekly rental services for approximately 116 employees over a three-year term (July 1, 2026 through July 31, 2029). Deliverables include uniforms (jackets, polos, trousers, and coveralls), mats, dust mops, microfiber wipes, rags, and terry cloth towels, with initial setup services encompassing employee measurements, uniform fitting, emblem placement, and name tags, followed by ongoing weekly pickup and delivery of clean items and replacement of soiled inventory. Bidders must submit fixed pricing for initial setup costs, weekly rental costs per item, and replacement costs for each product category that will remain constant throughout the agreement term. Required qualifications include proper licensing, comprehensive liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, workers' compensation coverage, automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 with the State named as an additional insured, and subject to driver license checks and security clearance before facility access authorization. The question deadline is May 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM, with bid submission due June 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM and bid opening scheduled for June 4, 2026 at 2:15 PM.

The Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement has been waived for this solicitation; however, bidders utilizing DVBE subcontractors are eligible for incentive adjustments up to five percent. Small business and micro business preferences of up to five percent are available, as are non-small business subcontractor preferences for firms committing to 25 percent subcontracting with certified small businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are specified in the solicitation documents, and no minimum quantities are guaranteed to be expended during the contract term. The State reserves the right to reject all bids or cancel the IFB in its sole discretion. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement has not been disclosed in the available documentation, allowing bidders to submit competitive pricing based on their cost structures and service delivery capabilities.