IFB 25C222010 CHP truckee area office - parking lot sweeping services

The Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) is issuing Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number 25C222010 for monthly parking lot sweeping services at the CHP Truckee Area Office located at 10475 Pioneer Trail, Truckee, California, serving Nevada County and Nevada City jurisdictions. The contractor must provide comprehensive sweeping services utilizing a heavy-duty mechanical broom street sweeper (such as an Elgin Eagle or equivalent) and a mobile or heavy-duty dustless power vacuum attachment to remove all debris and leaves from the paved parking area, fence lines, accessible recessed areas, and four garage locations, with hand blowing required in areas the sweeper cannot reach. Services must be performed Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with scheduling coordinated one week in advance, and any unsatisfactory work must be redone at no additional cost to the State prior to the next scheduled service. The contractor must respond to all call-outs and recalls within 12 hours. Key qualifications include possession of a local business license, current California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) registration as a public works contractor, valid driver's license, and proof of liability insurance meeting specified requirements prior to contract execution. The CHP will conduct driver license checks for all assigned personnel before facility access is authorized. Critical deadlines include a mandatory walk-through on March 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. PST, written questions due by March 16, 2026, and sealed bids due by March 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. PST. The resulting agreement will be effective June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2029, with CHP reserving the right to extend the term as necessary. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest bid.

Small business, micro business, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation options are available, with DVBE participation requirements waived but DVBE incentives available for eligible bidders claiming such participation. Prevailing wage rates as determined by the California Department of Industrial Relations apply to this public works project. The bid rate must include all costs for supplies, materials, tools, equipment, labor, personnel, supervision, taxes, insurance, bonds, license and permit fees, and all other direct and indirect costs, with no separate budget allocation provided for miscellaneous repairs or additional work. No incumbent contractor or existing contractor information is referenced in the contract documentation. The CHP reserves the right to cancel the agreement without cause upon 30 days' advance written notice or immediately for cause if the contractor fails to meet the terms and conditions of the agreement. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation.