IFB C5612005-d blade sharpening services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Blade Sharpening Services for the Inmate/Ward Labor (IWL) Program. The contractor shall provide blade sharpening services on an as-needed basis for various types of blades and cutters, including carbide-tipped saw blades, dado set chippers, shaper cutters, high-speed steel knives, router bits, and drill bits, at the participating CDCR institutions listed in Exhibit A-1. The services must restore the blades and cutters to a like-new condition. The term of the agreement is from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027. Bids are due by April 29, 2024, and a public bid opening will be held on April 30, 2024. The evaluation will be based on the total bid amount for each group of participating institutions, with the lowest responsive bidder selected.

Bidders are encouraged to consider using certified small, micro, and disabled veteran-owned businesses as subcontractors. The State's estimated annual spend for the four groups of institutions ranges from $15,000 to $50,000. Bidders must provide unit pricing on the Exhibit B-1 Rate Sheet and may submit bids for one or more of the four groups. Contractors may offer a discount of at least 1% of the invoice amount, with a minimum of $50, for invoices paid within 30 days. The State reserves the right to increase or omit portions of the work as deemed necessary.