Freight Shipping and Delivery Services

The State of California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) is soliciting bids through Invitation for Bid (IFB FTB-2526-PW-038) for freight shipping and delivery services on an as-needed basis for cargo weighing a minimum of 150 pounds or more. The procurement encompasses comprehensive freight logistics services including loading, transportation, unloading, and necessary documentation to support safe and timely delivery of equipment, furniture, and hardware across 15 FTB locations spanning California (Sacramento, Van Nuys, Santa Ana, San Diego, Los Angeles, West Covina, Oakland, San Jose, and San Francisco) as well as field offices in Chicago, Houston, and two locations in New York, plus a managed facility in San Jose. Qualified bidders must demonstrate a minimum of one year of experience in freight shipping and delivery services, possess a valid California Motor Carrier permit, and provide a current Commercial Class A Driver's License. Pricing will be structured on a cost-per-mile basis with varying rates depending on delivery routes, ranging from local Sacramento deliveries to cross-country shipments, with all expenses related to freight delivery including loading, equipment, and protective measures required to be included in the quoted base rate with no separate fees permitted. The contract term will run from June 15, 2026, or upon approval (whichever is later), through July 31, 2027. The final bid submission deadline is May 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, with a public bid opening scheduled for May 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with bids to be submitted via email to Marisa.Lai@ftb.ca.gov with a carbon copy to Ranu.Bhatt@ftb.ca.gov.

The DVBE (Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise) participation requirement has been waived for this procurement; however, a DVBE incentive of 3 percent to 5 percent will be applied to qualifying bids with a maximum adjustment of $100,000. A 5 percent small business preference is available for bidders meeting California certification requirements or those committing to 25 percent subcontractor participation with certified small businesses. Prevailing wage rates as determined by the Department of Industrial Relations apply to all work performed under this contract. Contractors must maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance and General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 combined single limit for automobile liability. Required submissions include proof of qualifications, bid cost sheets, insurance certifications, and compliance certifications. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and the State reserves the right to reject all bids received. No specific budget range or incumbent vendor information has been disclosed in the procurement documents.