Fuel Storage dispensing System Testing and Certification Services CHP 25C201009

The California Department of Highway Patrol (CHP) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to procure Fuel Storage Dispensing System Testing and Certification Services for its Valley Division locations across 16 area offices and two Air Operations facilities. The required services include annual inspections, SB 989 testing, Environmental Vapor Recovery (EVR) testing, overfill prevention equipment (OPE) inspections, retests, filter changes, and waste removal for both aboveground and underground storage tanks with Veeder Root TLS 350 monitoring systems at locations including Amador, Auburn, Chico, Grass Valley, North Sacramento, Oroville, Placerville, South Lake Tahoe, South Sacramento, Stockton, Tracy, Truckee, Woodland, Yuba Sutter, Peddler Hill, and Bridgeport. Bidders must hold a California Contractor State License Board General A or C-61/D-40 license, maintain International Code Council Certifications for above and underground storage tank systems, possess current DIR registration for public works, and provide proof of liability insurance. The scope of work encompasses estimated quantities ranging from one to three services per item across various tank capacities (500-gallon to 12,000-gallon), with all compensation being performance-based and paid in arrears for actual services rendered at unit rates established through the bidding process. The question deadline is February 12, 2026, with bid submissions due February 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and opening at 2:15 p.m. the same day. Walk-throughs are not required but recommended, and the anticipated contract term is June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2029, with CHP retaining the right to extend the agreement as necessary. All work must comply with prevailing wage requirements under California Labor Code sections 1770-1780 and applicable environmental and safety regulations.

The CHP intends to award a single contract to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest cost following applicable adjustments for preferences and incentives. Small and micro business firms are eligible for a preference of up to 5 percent, while non-small businesses committing to 25 percent participation with small businesses qualify for a subcontractor preference. A Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive is available with no mandatory participation requirement, though participation is optional. No incumbent contractors or specific vendor requirements are identified in the procurement documents. The contract contains no minimum volume or payment guarantees, as the CHP reserves the right to adjust service volumes based on actual operational needs. While specific budget or award value ranges are not disclosed in the available documentation, the performance-based compensation structure ties all payments to actual services rendered, meaning final contract value will be determined by the scope and frequency of services required during the three-year contract period.