IFB 24-006 Armored Vehicle Services (North Hollywood)

The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB #24-006) for armored vehicle services specific to their North Hollywood office location. The procurement covers daily cash pickup services to be performed Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, with required deposit delivery to Bank of America's cash vault by 5:00 PM the following business day, excluding weekends and state holidays. Contractor qualifications mandate a minimum of three years of experience in armored vehicle transport services. The solicitation requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1 million in commercial general liability and automobile liability insurance, workers' compensation coverage, and $2 million in fidelity bond/crime insurance. Key procurement dates include February 25, 2025 for bidder questions, March 25, 2025 for agency responses, and April 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM for bid submissions. The contract performance period is structured from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028, with an estimated 250-251 service days annually plus four miscellaneous pickups.

The procurement includes specific set-aside and preference provisions, notably a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal, which may be waived under certain circumstances. Bidders can receive incentives ranging from 3-5% based on their DVBE participation levels, with additional small business preferences available. While no incumbent vendor is specified, the solicitation indicates a structured approach to vendor selection that emphasizes experience, insurance capabilities, and potential diversity in contractor selection. Pricing is to be submitted as a daily pickup rate, though specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation. The geographical scope encompasses multiple Los Angeles County jurisdictions, including Los Angeles County, Lake Los Angeles CDP, Los Angeles City, and East Los Angeles CDP, with the primary service location being the North Hollywood office at 4640 Lankershim Blvd.