Lodging and Catering Services

Paragraph 1:

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for Lodging and Catering Services. The contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and fees to provide lodging and prepared, hot meal service for up to eighty (80) emergency personnel attending the Castle Training Center. The contract term is from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, with an option for CAL FIRE to extend the agreement for six (6) months. Bids are due by June 11, 2024, and the bid opening will be on June 12, 2024. The contractor must maintain a valid Health Permit and provide evidence of current Food Safety Certification for all employees handling food. The contractor's facility must be within a 15-mile radius of the Castle Fire Center located in Atwater, CA.

Paragraph 2:

A Small Business (SB) or Microbusiness (MB) preference of 5% is available, and a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive may apply. The contractor shall be compensated based on the rates provided in Attachment 1 - Rate Sheet. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and no existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are mentioned. The IFB does not provide a specific award value or budget range.