(IFB) Number 25C835004 entitled, CHP Barstow Area Office ¿ Protective Clothing and Operational Supply Rental Services

The California Department of Highway Patrol (CHP) issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number 25C835004 on February 26, 2026, for protective clothing and operational supply rental services at the CHP Barstow Area Office. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to provide weekly rental services for uniforms and operational supplies, including shop jackets, uniform shirts in short and long sleeve configurations, trousers, coveralls, slip-resistant mats, and shop towels for three employees. The scope of work encompasses an initial setup phase involving employee measurements, alterations, and emblem/name tag placement, with services commencing on April 1, 2026 or upon approval, whichever is later. Pricing submissions must include weekly rental costs, replacement costs, and setup fees for initial uniform fitting and resizing. The contract term is anticipated to run from April 1, 2026 through April 30, 2029, with the State reserving the right to extend the term as necessary. Critical deadlines include a bidder questions deadline of March 5, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., with bids due on March 19, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. and bid opening scheduled for March 19, 2026 at 12:15 p.m. All contractor personnel assigned to the facility must pass driver license checks and security clearance prior to commencing work, and proof of liability insurance meeting specified requirements must be provided before contract execution. The State will award the contract to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total cost after adjusting for applicable preferences and incentives.

The DVBE (Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise) participation requirement has been waived; however, bidders utilizing DVBE participation are eligible for incentive consideration. Small business and micro-business preferences of up to five percent are available, and non-small businesses may claim preference with twenty-five percent small business subcontractor participation. No incumbent contractor or current contractor information has been identified in the solicitation materials. The agreement is contingent upon sufficient Budget Act appropriations, and the State makes no commitment regarding minimum quantities of items needed during the contract term. No specific budget range or award value has been disclosed in the solicitation documents. An addendum to the IFB was posted on March 11, 2026 (Addendum Number 1), which revised the Time Schedule Item B on Page 1 of the original IFB, though the specific details of the revision were not fully articulated in the provided materials; prospective bidders should contact Juan Acosta at the Contract Services Unit at (916) 843-3610 for clarification regarding the addendum or any other solicitation questions.