IFB No. 125099 Rekeying Services

The California Department of Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. 125099 for rekeying services at the EDD facility located at 1440 Marin Street, Vallejo, CA 94590. This procurement seeks qualified contractors to provide portable chemical toilet rental services at the CHP Mountain Pass Resident Post in Nipton, California, specifically the provision, maintenance, and servicing of two ADA-compliant portable chemical toilets with weekly service calls. Bidders must submit pricing on a monthly basis for the rental and weekly servicing of the two ADA portable toilets, with the monthly rate multiplied by 36 months to determine the total bid amount. A recommended walk-through is scheduled for March 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with written questions due by March 27, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Bids are due on April 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., followed by bid opening at 3:15 p.m. the same day. The resulting agreement is anticipated to commence on June 1, 2026, and continue through May 31, 2029, for a three-year term, with CHP reserving the right to extend the agreement as necessary. Contractors must possess a valid local business license, county environmental health permit, disposal site discharge permit, and motor carrier permit if applicable, and must maintain liability insurance including $1,000,000 per occurrence general liability coverage, $1,000,000 combined single limit automobile liability, and statutory workers' compensation coverage.

The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible firm offering the lowest bid. The DVBE participation requirement has been waived for this solicitation; however, bidders may voluntarily participate in the DVBE Incentive program for potential preference adjustments. Small/micro business and nonprofit veteran service agency preferences of up to five percent are available, and non-small business subcontractor preferences are available for firms committing to at least 25 percent small business subcontractor participation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. Funding for this agreement is contingent upon appropriation in the relevant fiscal year's Budget Act, and the State reserves the right to reject all bids or cancel the IFB if deemed in the State's best interest. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement has not been disclosed in the available solicitation documents.