IFB 24C461006 -Ballistic Glass and Kevlar Panel Installation Service - Los Banoss -

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is soliciting bids for Ballistic Glass and Kevlar Panel Installation Services at the Los Banos Area Office through Invitation for Bid (IFB) 24C461006. The procurement involves comprehensive security upgrades, including retrofitting an existing counter with level 3 ballistic glass, installing matching aluminum framing, implementing a level 3 bullet resistant door with electronic entry device, adding stainless steel pass-through trays, and installing Kevlar sheeting around lobby walls. Bidders must hold a General B - General Building Contractor license and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. A mandatory site walk-through is scheduled for February 11, 2025, at 1:00 PM located at 706 West Pacheco Blvd., Los Banos, CA, with bids due on February 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The project requires compliance with 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Standards, 2019 California Title 24, and Title 19 CCR Public Safety and State Fire Marshal Regulations. The anticipated contract term spans from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026.

The procurement includes a mandatory 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, with DVBE incentives available to qualifying vendors. Contractors must provide a payment bond equal to 100% of the contract value for contracts exceeding $25,000 and adhere to prevailing wage rates and labor regulations, including 8-hour workday and 40-hour workweek limitations. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive security infrastructure upgrades suggest a substantial project investment. The procurement is specifically targeted to contractors with specialized experience in security installations, particularly those capable of meeting rigorous public safety infrastructure standards. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical capabilities in ballistic protection systems, architectural modifications, and compliance with complex regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions, with a specific focus on Merced County and state-level California Highway Patrol facilities.