(IFB) Number 26C241000 entitled, ¿CHP Chico Area Office¿ Protective Clothing & Operational Supplies Rental Services. " - REBID.

The California Department of Highway Patrol (CHP) issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number 26C241000 for protective clothing and operational supplies rental services at the CHP Chico Area Office. This is a rebid procurement seeking comprehensive rental services including shop jackets, uniform shirts and trousers, rags, bath towels, slip-resistant mats, scraper mats, and dust mops on a weekly basis for one employee. Initial setup services must include uniform measurements, alterations, employee name tags, and CHP logo application. Bidders must demonstrate valid local business licensing, liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, workers' compensation coverage, and automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000. Pricing must be submitted for each line item on the bid form with rates remaining constant throughout the agreement term. The solicitation timeline requires bidders to submit questions by April 21, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., with bids due April 28, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. and bid opening scheduled for April 28, 2026, at 12:15 p.m. The resulting agreement is anticipated to be effective from July 1, 2026, through July 30, 2029, with a potential three-year term. CHP reserves the right to extend the agreement term as necessary subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest cost after adjusting for applicable preferences and incentives.

Small business, micro business, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentives are available for this procurement, though the DVBE participation requirement has been waived. Bidders claiming preferences must provide supporting documentation and verification of certification status with the Department of General Services. Personnel assigned to the contract are subject to driver license checks before facility access is authorized, with any adverse findings potentially resulting in personnel replacement or contract cancellation. No walk-through conference is planned for this solicitation. The state does not express or imply a commitment to minimum quantities, providing flexibility in service delivery expectations. No specific incumbent vendors, budget ranges, or award values are listed in the available documentation.