CHP Tecate Scale Maintenance 15C646007

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for Scale Maintenance/Repair Services at the Tecate Platform Scale facility, located at 455 Thing Road in Tecate, California. The procurement seeks a contractor to perform semi-annual and annual maintenance services for the platform scale, with a contract term of 24 months from April 1, 2016, through March 31, 2018. Services will be performed during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, and include both scheduled maintenance and provisions for miscellaneous repairs. Contractors must provide equipment capable of supplying at least 34,000 pounds of known weight, with a minimum of 20,000 pounds of test weight. Key qualifications include possession of certification from either Los Angeles County Weights and Measures or the State Department of Food and Agriculture. The mandatory walk-through was scheduled for February 11, 2016, at 9:30 AM, with bids due by February 18, 2016, at 5:00 PM, and bid opening on February 19, 2016.

The solicitation has waived the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, though bidders may still claim DVBE incentives. Small/Micro business preferences and Non-Small Business Subcontractor preferences not exceeding $50,000 are available to potential bidders. An additional $15,000 has been allocated for unforeseen miscellaneous and incidental repairs, which require prior approval from the CHP Facilities Coordinator. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided summary, the procurement appears to be a competitive bid process focused on technical capability and compliance with maintenance requirements. The contract does not specify an incumbent vendor or require integration with existing infrastructure beyond the platform scale itself. The total contract value appears to be structured around the base maintenance services plus the $15,000 contingency for additional repairs, suggesting a total potential value of approximately $15,000 to $20,000 for the two-year contract period.