IFB# S03412555 - Blade Sharpening Services

The California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) is issuing Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. S03412555 for blade sharpening services required by the Printing Enterprise at California Men's Colony in San Luis Obispo, California. The procurement seeks paper cutter blade sharpening services to be performed at the contractor's facility, with all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and shipping costs included in the quoted service fee. Qualified bidders must demonstrate a minimum of two years of experience with similar blade sharpening services and must provide three references for projects completed within the past three years. Award will be made on a best value basis considering cost, past performance, and contractor experience. The contract term is two years with an option to extend for an additional one year at CALCTRA's discretion, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. Sealed bids must be submitted by May 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time to Rommel Disuanco, Contract Analyst, at 560 East Natoma Street, Folsom, California 95630, with formal bid opening and award notification anticipated for May 27, 2026. All bidders must submit required documentation including cost sheets, payee data records (STD 204 and 205), Darfur Certification, past performance references, contractor certification clauses, PREA volunteer/contractor information sheets, and Economic Sanctions Certification per Executive Order N-6-22.

CALCTRA does not grant small business, disabled veteran, or other statutory preferences in the evaluation process, making this opportunity open to all qualified vendors without set-aside restrictions. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. Contractors must maintain all required licenses and permits throughout the contract term, provide Commercial General Liability and Worker's Compensation insurance with the State named as additional insured, comply with drug-free workplace requirements and nondiscrimination provisions, and adhere to all applicable state and federal labor laws. Additionally, contractors and their personnel must satisfy mandatory security provisions established by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, including gate clearance processing at least five working days prior to service commencement with CLETS checks, tuberculosis testing and annual recertification for those with regular facility contact, and strict compliance with facility rules regarding attire, prohibited items, and contractor conduct. No specific contract value or budget range is disclosed in the procurement documents; pricing is to be submitted by bidders using CALPIA's Cost Sheet with unit prices limited to four decimal places.