Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number #26C230000 entitled, CHP Grass Valley Area office ¿ Evidence Impound Tow and Storage Services.

The California Department of Highway Patrol is requesting bids on evidence impound tow and storage services for the Grass Valley Area office under IFB #26C230000, with bids due August 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and public bid opening at 3:30 p.m. that day. Bidders must be licensed rotation tow providers in good standing on the CHP Grass Valley Area office Tow Service Agreement with no suspensions within the past year, and must perform at least 75 percent of services themselves with no more than 25 percent subcontracting.

The scope includes 24-hour, seven-days-per-week towing and storage services on an as-needed basis: light duty towing (minimum 14,000 lbs. GVWR), medium duty towing (minimum 26,001 lbs. GVWR), heavy duty towing (minimum 48,000 lbs. GVWR), rotator services, vehicle storage, and post-storage vehicle inspections. Payment is made for actual costs per services rendered according to the rate schedule submitted in the bid.

The contract is budgeted at $430,000 for the term September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, with CHP reserving the right to extend as necessary. Small business and micro business preferences up to five percent are available. DVBE participation requirement has been waived; however, bidders may voluntarily participate to receive incentive consideration. Award goes to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest cost after adjustment for applicable preferences and incentives.

Successful bidders must provide proof of liability insurance and pass driver license and fingerprint clearance checks before contract execution. Questions are due August 4, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. No pre-bid walkthrough or bidders' conference has been scheduled.