(IFB) Number 25C535001 entitled, ¿CHP East Los Angeles Area Office ¿ Protective Clothing & Operational Supplies Rental Services. " - REBID.

The California Department of Highway Patrol (CHP) is soliciting bids through Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number 25C535001 for Protective Clothing & Operational Supplies Rental Services at the CHP East Los Angeles Area Office. This is a rebid procurement seeking a single responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest cost to provide rental services for protective clothing and operational supplies to support CHP operations. The procurement requires the successful bidder to deliver comprehensive rental services that maintain inventory availability and operational readiness for CHP personnel at the East Los Angeles Area Office. Bidders must demonstrate valid local business licenses, maintain required insurance coverage with minimum limits of $1,000,000 combined general liability and auto liability, and comply with all applicable state and federal regulations. The bid submission deadline is April 29, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., with the anticipated contract term running from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, with CHP reserving the right to extend the term as necessary. The solicitation emphasizes that responsive and responsible bidders must meet all specified qualifications and comply with California Vehicle Code and workers' compensation insurance requirements throughout the contract term.

The procurement includes small and micro business preferences and nonprofit veteran service agency preferences; however, the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement has been waived, though bidders may voluntarily achieve DVBE incentive participation up to five percent of the lowest responsive bid. Successful bidders must pass driver license and fingerprint background clearances before commencing work. The contract is budgeted at One Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars ($165,000.00), though the CHP makes no commitment to the actual volume of services required, meaning the final expenditure may vary based on operational needs. The government file attached to this opportunity contains specific rate schedules and service delivery requirements that bidders must review and address in their proposals to ensure compliance with all procurement specifications and evaluation criteria.