Evidence Impound Tow and Storage - IFB 26C655000

The California Department of Highway Patrol is requesting bids for evidence impound tow and storage services at the San Gorgonio Pass Area Office under IFB 26C655000, with bids due August 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The DVBE participation requirement has been waived; however, bidders electing DVBE participation are eligible for incentive adjustments up to 5 percent when combined with other preferences, not to exceed $100,000. Small/micro business and non-small business subcontractor preferences up to 5 percent each are available.

Services are as-needed, 24-hour, seven-days-per-week towing and storage on an as-needed basis, comprising light duty towing (minimum 14,000 lbs. GVWR), medium duty towing (minimum 26,001 lbs. GVWR), and heavy duty towing (minimum 48,000 lbs. GVWR), vehicle storage, and post-storage vehicle inspections. Bidders must be rotation tow providers in good standing on the CHP San Gorgonio Pass Area Office Tow Service Agreement, possess a valid local business license, have no suspensions within the past year, and maintain sound business integrity. Subcontracting is capped at 25 percent; at least 75 percent of services must be performed in-house. Pricing must cover hourly tow rates, daily storage rates, and call-out inspection fees.

The contract term runs December 1, 2026 through November 30, 2029, with a budgetary limit of $600,000. CHP reserves the right to extend the agreement term as necessary, subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability, and potential Department of General Services approval. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest cost after adjustments for applicable preferences and incentives. Written questions are due August 14, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. No walk-through is being held. All bidders must comply with Executive Order N-6-22 regarding Russian economic sanctions and disclose any use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in deliverables or contract performance.