IFB 26C464003 - Rebid Chowchilla River CVEF CHP Area Office Protective Clothing and Operational Supply Rental Services

The California Department of Highway Patrol is requesting bids on protective clothing and operational supply rental services for the Chowchilla River CVEF CHP Area Office under IFB 26C464003, with bids due October 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The DVBE participation requirement has been waived; however, bidders utilizing DVBE participation are eligible to receive up to a 5 percent incentive adjustment. Small business and micro business preferences of up to 5 percent are available, and non-small businesses claiming 25 percent small business subcontractor participation may receive an up to 5 percent preference, with cumulative adjustments not to exceed 10 percent or $100,000 whichever is less.

The scope includes rental services for shop jackets, uniform shirts (short and long sleeve), trousers, coveralls, slip-resistant mats in multiple sizes, glass towels, and shop towels, along with replacement costs and uniform setup and resizing services. Bidders must hold a valid local city or county business license and demonstrate at least three consecutive years of experience managing and operating protective clothing and operational supplies services within the past five years. Corporations must be in good standing and qualified to conduct business in California. The successful bidder must provide proof of liability insurance meeting specified requirements and pass a driver license check before contract execution.

The contract term runs from February 1, 2027 through February 28, 2030, with CHP reserving the right to extend the agreement as necessary. CHP intends to award a single agreement to the responsive and responsible firm offering the lowest bid. Written questions are due October 15, 2026. No walk-through is scheduled. Bid opening is at 2:15 p.m. on October 22, 2026. All bidders must submit required certifications and documentation including proof of business license, corporate status or nonprofit certification, client references, and various compliance declarations. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the CHP Business Services Section, Contract Services Unit at 601 N. 7th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811.