IFB #25C076002 CHP Business Services Section Reproduction Unit

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #25C076002 for Monthly Reproduction Equipment Maintenance Services, targeting a contractor to provide comprehensive maintenance for a Glunz & Jensen Platewriter 8000 with Dongles Plate Processor located at the CHP Reproduction Unit in Sacramento. The solicitation seeks a vendor to perform monthly maintenance tasks including replacing gum/finisher solution, running gum rinse programs, cleaning rollers, checking mechanical components, and conducting nozzle cleaning and print target operations. Required services also encompass software support for Xitron Navigator Harlequin RIP 8.3 Software, with provisions for unlimited unscheduled and emergency service calls and on-site support. The contract is scheduled to run from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, with services to be performed during standard working hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Key procurement dates include a bid release on May 15, 2025, with vendor questions due by May 22, 2025, and final bids due on May 29, 2025, with bid opening on the same day.

While the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement is waived, the state still provides a DVBE incentive for potential bidders. The contract will cover services across Sacramento County and San Francisco City jurisdictions, with the total contract amount currently listed as to be determined (TBD). The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary supplies, materials, tools, equipment, labor, and associated direct and indirect costs required to perform the monthly reproduction equipment maintenance services. The procurement appears open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications and maintenance requirements for the specialized reproduction equipment. Although specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the bid seems to prioritize technical competence, service reliability, and the ability to provide comprehensive maintenance and support for the specified reproduction technology.