Scale Maintenance and Repairs

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) #16C771003 for Scale Maintenance and Repairs at the Conejo Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility (CVEF) North and South Bound locations. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive services including inspection, calibration, service, repair, and/or replacement of platform scales and overhead digital weight display equipment. Specific requirements include providing test weights of at least 34,000 pounds, with 20,000 pounds designated for calibration. The contract is expected to have a 24-month term, with services anticipated to begin in July 2016. The pricing structure includes semi-annual and annual maintenance services at fixed rates, plus a $20,000 allocation for miscellaneous/incidental repairs that will be billed at hourly rates subject to prior approval. A site visit was initially mandatory but was changed to optional via Addendum #1, with interested bidders required to contact Pete Cornejo by March 24, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. to arrange a facility tour. Questions from potential bidders were due by March 23, 2016, at 5:00 p.m., with final bid submissions required by March 28, 2016, at 2:00 p.m.

While Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation was typically required, it has been waived for this specific solicitation, though DVBE incentives remain available. Small and micro business preferences are permitted, and non-small business subcontractor preferences up to $50,000 are allowed. Insurance requirements include $1 million in commercial general liability coverage and workers' compensation insurance. The contract includes provisions for evaluating bids based on pricing and potential business preferences. No specific incumbent vendor is mentioned in the documentation. The total contract value appears to be structured around fixed maintenance rates plus the $20,000 allocation for miscellaneous repairs, suggesting a potential maximum value around $20,000-$50,000 depending on the specific repair and maintenance needs during the two-year contract period. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical capability to perform specialized scale maintenance and calibration services for commercial vehicle enforcement facilities.