(IFB) Number 25C525001 entitled, ¿CHP Baldwin Park Area Office ¿ Protective Clothing & Operational Supplies Rental Services. ¿ - REBID

The California Department of Highway Patrol (CHP) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number 25C525001 for protective clothing and operational supplies rental services at the Baldwin Park Area Office. This is a rebid procurement seeking a single contract award for uniform rental and laundry services to support one employee at the facility. The scope of work includes weekly rental of shop jackets, shirts, trousers, coveralls, cargo shorts, slip-resistant mats, automotive rags, terry cloth towels, dust mops, hand soap, and hand sanitizer dispensers. Bidders must submit pricing for all items listed in the Scope of Work, including weekly rental costs per item, replacement costs, initial uniform setup fees, and resizing setup fees. The anticipated agreement start date is June 1, 2026, or upon approval (whichever is later), with a three-year initial term extending through June 30, 2029, and the CHP reserves the right to extend the agreement term as necessary subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability, and Department of General Services (DGS) approval. The question deadline is April 22, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., with bids due on April 29, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., followed by bid opening at 3:15 p.m. on the same date. No walk-through or bidders conference is planned. Contractors must maintain specified insurance coverage including $1,000,000 general liability, $1,000,000 automobile liability, and statutory workers' compensation, and all personnel are subject to driver license checks and building security clearance requirements.

All eligible firms meeting qualification requirements—including valid business licensing and sound business integrity—are eligible to respond to this procurement. Small business, micro-business, non-small business subcontractor, disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE), and nonprofit veteran service agency (NVSA) preferences and incentives are available, with DVBE participation waived but DVBE incentive available to eligible bidders. The IFB document does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify a budget range or award value. The State does not guarantee minimum quantities and reserves the right to adjust quantities based on operational needs through contract amendments. Bidders must report any planned use of generative artificial intelligence in bid completion or performance, with failure to do so potentially resulting in disqualification. This procurement represents the rebid of services previously solicited, indicating either prior bid challenges or dissatisfaction with previous proposals.