IFB 23C365000 entitled, ¿CHP Solano Area Office¿ Carpet Replacement Services

The Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for Carpet Replacement Services at the CHP Solano Area Office. The IFB requires bidders to possess a Contractor State License Board (CSLB) C-15, Flooring and Floor Covering Contractors license and be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations. The scope of work includes the removal and replacement of existing carpet at the CHP Solano Area Office. Bids are due by May 27, 2024, and a mandatory pre-bid walk-through is scheduled for May 8, 2024. CHP intends to make a single agreement award to the responsive and responsible firm offering the lowest bid, with the agreement term anticipated to be effective from June 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.

The IFB includes specific Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirements, noting that a minimum of 5% DVBE participation is mandatory. Bidders will receive a DVBE incentive based on their level of DVBE participation. The IFB also outlines other preference programs, including a Small/Micro Business Preference of up to 5% and a Non-Small Business Subcontractor Preference of up to 5%. Funding for the agreement is subject to availability, and the resulting agreement will be of no force or effect until signed by both parties and approved by the Department of General Services, if required.