IFB: 1CA07595 - Sonoma-Lake-Napa (LNU) Unit Coveralls, Linen, and Floor Mat Rental Services

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) 1CA07595 for weekly coveralls, linen, and floor mat rental and laundering services for the Sonoma-Lake-Napa (LNU) Unit. The procurement covers three specific locations: St. Helena Shop, Santa Rosa Shop, and Delta Conservation Camp, with precise service requirements including 28-20-10 coveralls, 100-400-80 shop towels, 2 continuous roll shop towels, and 10-6-4 floor mats respectively at each site. The contractor must provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and associated fees to deliver comprehensive laundering and rental services. Bid submissions are due January 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with a virtual bid opening scheduled for January 21, 2026. Written questions from potential bidders must be submitted by January 12, 2026. The contract term is anticipated to run from February 15, 2026, to February 14, 2029, with services provided Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding state holidays.

CAL FIRE offers advantageous provisions for small and disabled veteran-owned businesses, including a 5 percent small business preference with a $50,000 maximum cap and a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive up to 5 percent with a combined incentive cap of $100,000. Bidders must maintain current California business licensure or out-of-state incorporation papers and meet specific insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 commercial general liability, Worker's Compensation Insurance with Waiver of Subrogation, and $1,000,000 Commercial Automobile Insurance. Required documentation for bid submission includes the Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet, Rate Sheet, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Declarations, Darfur Contracting Act Certification, Payee Data Record, and Contractor Certification Clauses. Electronic bids must be submitted to Bids@fire.ca.gov with a specific subject line format. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive service requirements and three-year contract duration suggest a significant potential contract value for the successful bidder.