IFB 26C834004 CHP Needles Area Office Protective Clothing and Operational Supplies Rental.

The California Department of Highway Patrol is soliciting bids under IFB 26C834004 for rental of protective clothing and operational supplies at its Needles Area Office, with questions due December 3, 2026 and bids due December 10, 2026. Bidders may claim small/micro business preference (up to 5 percent), a non-small business subcontractor preference for 25 percent small business participation (up to 5 percent), a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive that varies with DVBE participation, and a Nonprofit Veteran Service Agency (NVSA) small business preference (up to 5 percent). The DVBE mandatory participation requirement is waived for this solicitation, but the DVBE incentive remains available.

The solicitation seeks a single contractor to rent shop jackets, short- and long-sleeve shirts, trousers, coveralls, slip-resistant mats, and shop towels for an estimated 2 employees. Bidders must price every line item on the Bid Form across three sections: protective clothing and operational supplies (Section A), replacement items (Section B), and uniform setup and resizing fees (Section C). Qualifications include valid business licenses, proof of liability insurance meeting specified requirements, and successful driver license checks before contract execution.

The anticipated agreement runs from February 1, 2027 through February 28, 2029, with a potential two-year term subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability, and CHP's discretionary extension rights. The jurisdictions listed are San Bernardino County and San Bernardino City. The lowest responsive and responsible bidder will be selected. Bids open publicly at 2:15 p.m. on December 10, 2026, following the 2:00 p.m. bid deadline, and all bids become public records subject to the California Public Records Act. No walk-through or bidders conference is scheduled.