Shop Clothing and Linen Services, IFB 26C465001

The California Department of Highway Patrol (CHP) issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number 26C465001 for protective clothing and operational supply rental services at the CHP Modesto Area Office. The procurement seeks a single contractor to provide weekly rental services including uniforms (jackets, shirts, trousers, coveralls), mats, and shop rags, along with initial setup, resizing, and replacement services. The service location is 21605 Corwin Road, Apple Valley, California 92307, with delivery and pickup scheduled once per week during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) on a mutually agreed-upon day. All costs including labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and profit margins must be included in the quoted rates. The contract term is anticipated to run from October 1, 2026, through October 31, 2029, with potential extensions available at CHP's discretion. Questions are due by April 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with bids due by April 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., and bid opening scheduled for 10:15 a.m. the same day. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest cost after adjustments for applicable preferences and incentives. Qualification requirements include valid business licensure, good standing status, no suspensions within the past year, performance of at least seventy-five percent of the work with no more than twenty-five percent subcontracting, proof of liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 general liability and $1,000,000 automobile liability, and successful completion of driver license and fingerprint background checks.

While DVBE (Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise) participation is not mandatorily required by California Law, the DVBE participation requirement has been waived for this solicitation; however, bidders who opt to utilize DVBE participation are eligible to receive a DVBE incentive of one to five percent depending on the level of certified DVBE subcontractor commitment. Additional preferences available include small/micro business preference (up to five percent), non-small business subcontractor preference (up to five percent), and nonprofit veteran service agency preference (up to five percent). No walk-through or bidders conference is scheduled for this procurement. The agreement amount is listed as "TBD" pending bid evaluation, and the contract will be awarded based on lowest cost after applicable adjustments.