(IFB) Number 26C240000 entitled, ¿CHP Oroville 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 26C240000 for protective clothing and operational supplies rental services at the CHP Oroville Area Office. This is a rebid of a previous solicitation and seeks a single contractor to provide weekly rental services for a three-year contract period from May 1, 2026 through May 31, 2029. The required deliverables include shop jackets, uniform shirts (both short and long sleeve), trousers, coveralls, slip-resistant mats, anti-fatigue mats, shop towels, and automotive rags for six employees. Bidders must submit pricing on a per-item basis with specific quantities for each product category, including rates for both regular rental costs and replacement costs. Required qualifications include possession of a valid local city or county business license, demonstration of sound business integrity, and provision of proof of required liability insurance prior to agreement execution. All personnel assigned to the contract are subject to driver's license checks and security clearance verification before facility access is authorized. Critical deadlines include a written questions deadline of April 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., with bids due on April 29, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and bid opening scheduled for the same day at 3:15 p.m. The award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest cost after applicable preference and incentive adjustments are applied.

The DVBE (Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise) participation requirement has been waived for this solicitation; however, bidders may voluntarily participate and receive DVBE incentive consideration. Small business and micro-business preferences up to five percent are available, as is a non-small business subcontractor preference for firms committing to 25 percent or greater small business subcontractor participation. Contractors must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability coverage of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and workers' compensation coverage. The CHP reserves the right to cancel the agreement without cause upon 30 days' notice, immediately cancel for emergency facility closure, or terminate for cause if the contractor fails to meet performance standards. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the solicitation documents; pricing will be evaluated on a competitive basis among responsive bidders.