Farrier Services - IFB 26C025002

The California Department of Highway Patrol is requesting bids for farrier services to support the Capitol Protection Section's Mounted Patrol Unit under IFB 26C025002, with bids due October 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The DVBE participation requirement has been waived for this solicitation.

Bidders must hold a valid city or county business license and demonstrate a minimum of ten years' experience as a farrier, five years with draft horses, and five years specifically with police draft horses. Credentialling with the American Farrier's Association is preferred but not required. A minimum of three years' experience with Equithotic Sneakers is required, and the contractor must demonstrate the ability to work independently with CHP draft horses when necessary.

The scope includes installation of new horseshoes (both Equithotic Sneakers and Remuda Shoes), replacement of lost shoes, resetting of shoes, and labor for additional services as needed. The contractor must provide proof of liability insurance meeting CHP requirements and clear a driver's license check before contract execution.

The budgetary limit is $120,000, though CHP makes no commitment to the volume of services required and will pay for actual costs rendered according to the established rate schedule. The agreement term runs from March 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028, with CHP retaining the right to extend as necessary. Small/Micro Business Preference (up to 5 percent) and Non-Small Business Subcontractor Preference (up to 5 percent) are available. Questions must be submitted by October 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Bid packages must be sealed and submitted in one original with all required attachments to the CHP Business Services Section, Contract Services Unit at 601 N. 7th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811, with bid opening at 11:15 a.m. on October 28.