RFQ 24-0176589 D395 Huts - Fire Suppression System

The California Department of Highway Patrol (CHP) is issuing Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number 25C860005 for portable chemical toilet rental and maintenance services at two CHP Cajon Platform Scales locations on Interstate 15. The procurement seeks rental and maintenance services for one ADA-compliant portable chemical toilet at the Northbound facility and servicing of one state-owned ADA-compliant portable chemical toilet at the Southbound facility, with service required three times per week at both locations. All units must comply with specific Americans with Disabilities Act standards, including accessible door widths, grab bars, water closet positioning, and hand sanitizer dispensers as detailed in the scope of work. Qualified bidders must possess a valid local business license, county environmental health permit, disposal site discharge permit, and motor carrier permit if applicable; corporations must be in good standing and authorized to conduct business in California. The contractor must maintain liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate for general liability, and $1,000,000 combined single limit for automobile liability, naming the State of California as an additional insured. Bidder questions are due March 9, 2026 at 9:00 A.M., bids must be submitted by March 16, 2026 at 11:00 A.M., and the anticipated contract start date is May 1, 2026, with a three-year term through April 30, 2029. A single award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest cost after adjustment for applicable preferences and incentives.

This procurement is open to all eligible firms and includes various preference and incentive opportunities. Small and micro business preference is available up to 5%, non-small business subcontractor preference up to 5% for 25% small business participation, and nonprofit veteran service agency small business preference up to 5%. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive is available at varying percentages based on participation level, though the DVBE participation requirement has been waived for this solicitation, allowing voluntary participation for incentive consideration. Bidders must submit one original bid package via mail or hand delivery to the CHP Business Services Section at 601 North 7th Street, Sacramento, California, with no walk-through being held for this solicitation. All personnel assigned to the contract will be subject to driver license checks before facility access is authorized. Monthly invoicing will be submitted in arrears to CHP's Inland Division, with payment made in accordance with Government Code Chapter 4.5 governing prompt payment of state contracts. No budget range or contract value has been specified in the solicitation documentation.