SB Bidders Only ** 4CA07321 - Coveralls and Shop Towel Rentals

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has issued a competitive solicitation (Contract ID: 4CA07321) for coveralls and shop towel rental services specifically for the Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit (MMU). This procurement targets two stations located in Mariposa and Coarsegold, California, with specific service requirements including weekly rental of clean, undamaged coveralls and shop towels. The estimated annual quantities include 2 replacement coveralls and 312 shop towels, with detailed weekly service requirements of 60 coveralls and 100 shop towels for the Coarsegold Station, and 140 coveralls and 200 shop towels for the Mariposa Station. The contract is structured for a three-year term, commencing on July 1, 2025, or upon CAL FIRE approval. Bidders must submit several mandatory documents, including a Rate Sheet, Darfur Contracting Act form, Payee Data Information form, Contractor Certification Clauses, and proof of a current business license for coveralls and shop towel rental services. The bid submission deadline is June 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM, with proposals subject to detailed evaluation based on compliance with specified requirements.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for California Certified Small Businesses, implementing a set-aside designation that restricts participation to qualifying small business enterprises. Bidders must provide commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, workers' compensation insurance, and commercial automobile insurance. The contract includes provisions for performance evaluation and adherence to state regulations, with specific attention to Russia sanctions outlined in Executive Order N-6-22, which prohibits contractors with business activities targeting sanctioned individuals or entities. While the total contract value is currently marked as to be determined (TBD), the solicitation suggests a comprehensive service agreement with potential for ongoing renewal based on satisfactory performance. Subcontracting is permitted, provided that subcontractors are explicitly listed on the Bidder Declaration. The procurement encompasses jurisdictions including Madera County, Mariposa County, Merced County, Madera City, Merced City, and several other specific localities within California, indicating a localized but multi-jurisdictional service requirement.