Scale maintenance - IFB 24C147001

The State of California Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for Scale Maintenance Services for the CHP Dunsmuir Grade Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility (CVEF). The IFB seeks bids from qualified firms to provide semi-annual scale maintenance services at the Dunsmuir Grade CVEF location. The contract term is anticipated to be effective from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027, with possible extensions. Bidders must submit their proposals by May 28, 2024. The scope of work includes detailed requirements for the scale maintenance services, and the IFB outlines the qualification criteria for bidders. Pricing will be evaluated on a lowest responsive and responsible bid basis after any applicable preference adjustments are made.

The DVBE (Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise) participation requirement has been waived for this procurement, but bidders who opt to utilize DVBE participation are eligible to receive a DVBE incentive. The incentive amount will vary based on the percentage of DVBE participation committed to in the bid. Bidders must submit required DVBE forms to be eligible for the incentive. The IFB also outlines other preference programs, such as the Small/Micro Business Preference and the Non-Small Business Subcontractor Preference, that bidders may be eligible for. The IFB does not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the available award value or budget range is not specified.