IFB C5613148-D, Rebid 1 Facility Rental for Physical Fitness Testing

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), specifically the Office of Peace Officer Selection (OPOS), is seeking a facility rental contract for Physical Fitness Testing (PFT) for peace officer candidates in San Bernardino County. The procurement is structured as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered C5613148-D, with bids due on January 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. and a public bid opening scheduled for January 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The selected facility must be within a 15-mile radius of the OPOS Southern Selection Center in Rancho Cucamonga and provide a comprehensive space for fitness testing. Specific facility requirements include an exclusive outdoor area of at least 70,000 square feet for the PFT course, indoor space of at least 1,750 square feet with restroom facilities, up to six tables and eight chairs, adequate parking, and power outlets. OPOS will conduct PFT sessions from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with up to two events per month, totaling a maximum of 24 events annually. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder who fully complies with all requirements.

The solicitation includes several procurement preferences and requirements, with a five percent small business preference for certified small/micro businesses and additional incentives for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation ranging from one to five percent. While DVBE participation is not mandatory, voluntary participation is encouraged. The contract term is anticipated to run through February 28, 2029, with pricing structured as a daily rate per PFT day across four fiscal years: FY 2025-26 (9 estimated days), FY 2026-27 (26 estimated days), FY 2027-28 (26 estimated days), and FY 2028-29 (17 estimated days). Bidders may offer an optional discount of at least one percent for invoices paid within 30 days. The contractor must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in commercial general liability insurance, with CDCR named as an additional insured. Funding is contingent on annual state budget appropriations, and the State reserves the right to cancel or modify the agreement if funding is reduced or eliminated. Monthly invoices will be submitted in arrears to the CDCR Accounts Payable unit.