(IFB) Number 25C540003 entitled, ¿CHP Newhall Area Office ¿ Protective Clothing & Operational Supplies Rental Services. "

The California Department of Highway Patrol (CHP) is soliciting bids through Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number 25C540003 for protective clothing and operational supplies rental services at the CHP Newhall Area Office located in Valencia, California. This procurement seeks a single contractor to provide comprehensive weekly pickup and delivery services for uniforms, mats, shop towels, and rags for approximately four employees over a three-year term from April 1, 2026 through April 30, 2029, with potential for extension. The required deliverables include shop jackets, short-sleeve and long-sleeve uniform shirts, uniform trousers, long-sleeve coveralls, slip-resistant mats in multiple sizes, anti-fatigue mats, shop towels, and automotive shop rags, along with initial uniform setup services including measurements, alterations, name tags, and CHP logo application. Contractors must also provide resizing services when employees require size changes and submit detailed pricing for weekly rental costs, replacement costs for damaged items, and setup/resizing fees, with all pricing fixed throughout the contract term. Required qualifications include possession of a valid local city or county business license, general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and workers' compensation coverage. All assigned personnel must pass driver license checks and security clearance requirements before facility access is authorized. Questions must be submitted by March 5, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., with bids due on March 19, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., followed by bid opening at 12:15 p.m. the same day. No walk-through or bidders' conference will be held. Addendum Number 1, posted on March 11, 2026, revised the Time Schedule in Item B on Page 1 of the original IFB.

The DVBE (Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise) participation requirement has been waived; however, bidders may voluntarily participate and receive incentive consideration. Small business and micro-business preferences of up to 5 percent are available to eligible vendors, as are non-small business subcontractor preferences for firms committing 25 percent or greater small business participation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The CHP intends to award to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest cost, and the State does not expressly or by implication guarantee minimum quantities. The State reserves the right to cancel the agreement without cause upon 30 days' written notice. CHP will not accept alterations to General Terms and Conditions or the Scope of Work, and any such deviations will be treated as counterproposals and may result in rejection. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the solicitation documents. Prospective bidders should contact Juan Acosta in the Contract Services Unit at (916) 843-3610 for questions regarding the IFB or procurement.