Evidence Impound Tow and Storage Services - IFB 26C670001

The California Department of Highway Patrol is requesting bids for evidence impound tow and storage services at its Westminster Area Office under IFB 26C670001, with bids due August 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The DVBE participation requirement has been waived for this solicitation.

The scope comprises 24-hour, seven-days-per-week towing and storage services on an as-needed basis for light duty (minimum 14,000 lbs. GVWR), medium duty (minimum 26,001 lbs. GVWR), and heavy duty (minimum 48,001 lbs. GVWR) vehicles, with call-out post-storage vehicle inspections available. Bidders must submit hourly rates for one hour per vehicle across 15 vehicles for light and medium duty services, and one hour per 10 vehicles for heavy duty service. Storage rates are quoted as flat daily rates for both standard and commercial vehicles calculated over 21 vehicles per day for 365 days annually. The awardee must hold a valid local business license, maintain good standing status as a CHP rotation tow provider without suspensions in the past year, and perform at least 75 percent of the work themselves with no more than 25 percent subcontracting. Required qualifications include liability insurance, clearance of driver license and fingerprint checks, and compliance with state contract terms.

The total contract budget is $30,000, with actual payment made only for services rendered according to the rate schedule; the CHP makes no commitment to the volume of services required. The contract term runs from February 1, 2027, through January 31, 2030, with possible extension at CHP discretion. A small business preference of up to 5 percent applies to certified small or micro businesses. A non-small business subcontractor preference of up to 5 percent is available for firms with 25 percent small business subcontracting. Written questions are due July 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. No walk-through or bidders' conference is scheduled. Bid opening occurs August 5, 2026 at 11:15 a.m. at the CHP Business Services Section, Contract Services Unit in Sacramento.