CHP Temecula Weapons Range Use 15C685003

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is seeking a contractor to provide weapons range facilities for the Temecula Area Office and Rainbow Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility through Invitation for Bids (IFB #15C685003). The procurement requires a facility located within 30 miles of the Temecula Area Office capable of accommodating CHP personnel training, including pistol, tactical rifle, and shotgun qualifications at various distances. The contractor must provide a complete weapons range facility with restroom facilities and comprehensive maintenance, supporting up to 70 shooters over a 24-month period. The bid response is due March 28, 2016, with a bid opening on March 29, 2016, and a proposed contract start date of June 1, 2016. The contract term will run from June 1, 2016, through May 30, 2018, with potential extensions contingent upon satisfactory performance and funding availability. Bidders are required to submit a per shooter, per day rate for facility usage, with the final agreement subject to sufficient funding through the Budget Act.

While Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirements have been waived for this procurement, bidders can still receive DVBE incentives. The solicitation includes provisions for Small/Micro Business preference and a Non-Small Business Subcontractor preference, with the subcontractor preference capped at $50,000. No specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, and no precise award value or budget range is detailed in the available documentation. The procurement appears open to various business types, with potential preference given to small and disabled veteran-owned businesses. The contract's success is contingent upon the availability of state funding, which introduces a layer of financial uncertainty to the procurement process. Potential bidders should carefully review the full IFB documentation to understand the complete scope of requirements and potential opportunities for preference or incentives.