Shop Clothing / Linen Services - IFB 25C590001

The California Department of Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number #25C590001 for protective clothing and operational supplies rental services at the CHP Central Los Angeles Area office. The procurement seeks a single contractor to provide weekly rental services for a comprehensive range of items including uniform shirts, trousers, shop jackets, coveralls, slip-resistant and anti-fatigue mats, shop towels, and automotive shop rags. Initial setup services will include employee uniform sizing and fitting. Bidders must possess a valid local business license and demonstrate at least three consecutive years of documented experience managing protective clothing and operational supplies rental services within the past five years. Qualification requirements also include proof of sound business integrity and liability insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence for general liability and workers' compensation. Key procurement dates include a question submission deadline of January 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., bid due date of January 23, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., and a public bid opening at 1:15 p.m. the same day. The anticipated contract start date is April 1, 2026, with an initial term of approximately 24 months through April 30, 2028.

While the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement has been waived for this solicitation, bidders may voluntarily propose DVBE participation to receive incentive adjustments up to 5 percent. Small business and micro-business preferences of up to 5 percent are available to certified small businesses, and non-small business subcontractors can receive preferences for committing to 25 percent small business subcontractor participation. The contract pricing will be structured on a cost-per-item basis for initial setup, weekly rental, and replacement items, with specific rates to be determined by the winning bidder's proposal. Funding is contingent on Budget Act appropriations, and CHP reserves the right to reject all bids or cancel the IFB if deemed in the State's best interest. Contractors will be responsible for all costs including personnel, materials, tools, equipment, supervision, taxes, insurance, bonds, and permit fees. The contract requires compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, including conflict of interest provisions, drug-free workplace requirements, and California Public Contract Code requirements. While no specific budget range is provided, the comprehensive nature of the rental services suggests a potentially significant contract value for the 24-month term.