IFB 24C426005 CHP Buttonwillow Ballistic Glass - Kevlar Panel Installation

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) Number 24C426005 for Ballistic Glass and Kevlar Panel Installation Services at the Buttonwillow Area Office, seeking a qualified contractor to retrofit the existing facility with enhanced security infrastructure. The project scope includes installing level 3 ballistic glass panels with matching aluminum framing, replacing the existing counter, installing a bullet-resistant door with electronic entry, integrating stainless steel pass-through trays and voice holes, and applying Kevlar sheeting around lobby walls. Contractors must possess a valid General B Contractor's license and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations to be eligible. A mandatory walk-through is scheduled for February 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM, located at 29449 Stockdale Highway in Bakersfield, with prospective bidders required to attend. Bidders must submit questions by February 11, 2025, at 9:00 AM, with final bids due February 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The contract term will run from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, with all work subject to compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act Standards, California Title 24, and State Fire Marshal regulations.

The procurement includes a mandatory 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, which provides specific opportunities for veteran-owned businesses. Contractors must provide a payment bond equal to 100% of the contract value and maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence. The agreement is contingent upon sufficient funding through the Budget Act, and all work will include a two-year warranty on labor and materials. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive security infrastructure upgrades suggest a substantial investment in facility safety and modernization. Prevailing wage requirements will apply to the project, ensuring fair compensation for workers. The procurement is structured to support both security enhancement and local business participation, with specific guidelines to ensure qualified and compliant contractors can successfully bid on and execute the project.