Personal Protective Equipment IFB # 15ED003

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB No. 15ED003) for Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Fire Retardant Clothing (FRC) rental, laundering, maintenance, and delivery services for its Southern California Enforcement Division. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide weekly services for 21 coveralls and 52 sets of shirts/pants, with some garments requiring a minimum Arc Thermal Performance Value of 8. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years' experience in PPE/FRC laundering services and be prepared to begin work immediately upon contract execution to complete fitting and sizing processes. The critical procurement timeline includes written questions due by February 9, 2016, with responses posted by February 16, 2016, and final bids due by February 22, 2016, at 3:00 PM. Services are expected to start no later than April 1, 2016, with a total contract term of 24 months. All services will be performed during standard business hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST, Monday through Friday), with pick-up and delivery occurring at ARB's facility located at 9528 Telstar Avenue, El Monte, California.

The solicitation includes a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive program, offering bidders incentives ranging from 1-5% based on DVBE participation levels, though no minimum DVBE participation is mandated. The procurement covers jurisdictions including Sacramento County and San Diego City, with the ARB's budgeted project amount of $13,100. Potential contractors must be prepared to provide comprehensive PPE maintenance services, ensuring proper cleaning, repair, and replacement of fire-retardant clothing to meet the safety requirements of enforcement division field staff. The bid process allows for competitive pricing and seeks a vendor capable of consistently delivering high-quality, well-maintained protective equipment. Successful bidders will need to demonstrate technical capability, experience in industrial laundering, and the ability to meet stringent safety and performance standards for fire-retardant clothing used in professional enforcement settings.