IFB C5612005-d, rebid 2, blade sharpening services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking bids for Blade Sharpening Services for its Inmate Ward Labor Program (IWL) located at the California Institution for Men in Chino, California. The contractor will be required to provide blade sharpening services on an as-needed basis, including sharpening circular saw blades, drill bits, and router bits to a like-new condition. The contract term is from the date of approval through June 30, 2027. Bids are due by October 28, 2024 at 11:00 AM, with a public bid opening on October 29, 2024 at 2:00 PM. The State's estimate for this contract is $140,000. The contractor must be located within a 95-mile radius of the institution and will be compensated in accordance with the service rates specified in Exhibit B-1, which include all labor, equipment, delivery, materials, supplies, permits, licenses, insurance, transportation, travel, and per diem.

CDCR is committed to meeting and exceeding the 25% Small Business (SB) participation requirement and encourages certified SBs and micro-businesses to submit bids. The DVBE Incentive Program also applies. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid complies with all requirements. Bidders must submit the required bid documents, including the Bidder Acknowledgement/Certification, Rate Sheet, and other compliance forms. There are no incumbent vendors or current contractors listed for this procurement.