Gate and BAY door maintenance - IFB 26C680002

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is soliciting bids under IFB 26C680002 for quarterly gate and bay door maintenance at its El Cajon Area Office, with a mandatory walk-through on November 5, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Bidders should note that the DVBE participation requirement has been waived, but small business and micro business preferences of up to five percent apply to certified firms, and non-small businesses may claim up to five percent by subcontracting at least 25 percent of the work to small business subcontractors. Bidders who voluntarily commit to DVBE participation may receive up to a five percent incentive adjustment. Cumulative preference and incentive adjustments cannot exceed 10 percent or $100,000, whichever is less.

Bidders must hold a valid C-61/D28 Doors, Gates and Activating Devices License and be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations as a public works contractor under California Labor Code prevailing wage provisions. The scope covers gate and bay door systems at 1722 East Main Street, El Cajon, California, with pricing required for four quarterly services. Bidders must provide proof of liability insurance meeting specified requirements, pass a driver's license check before contract execution, and certify compliance with prevailing wage rates, nondiscrimination requirements, and drug-free workplace standards.

The agreement runs three years, effective February 1, 2027 through January 31, 2030, and CHP retains the right to extend the term as necessary. Award will go to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest cost after adjustment for applicable preferences and incentives. The agreement is conditioned on sufficient state budget funding and is subject to Department of General Services approval if required.

Written questions are due November 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Bids must be submitted by November 24, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., with public bid opening immediately thereafter at 1:15 p.m.