Shop Clothing/Linen Services

The California Department of Highway Patrol is requesting bids for protective clothing and operational supply rental services at its Visalia Area Office under IFB 26C480001, with bids due August 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and questions due August 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Small Business Preference (up to 5 percent), Non-Small Business Subcontractor Preference (up to 5 percent for firms committing 25 percent small business participation), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentive (varying percentages capped at 5 percent or $100,000, whichever is less), and Nonprofit Veteran Service Agency Small Business Preference (up to 5 percent) are available; cumulative adjustments do not exceed $100,000. The DVBE participation requirement has been waived but voluntary participation qualifies for incentive consideration.

The scope includes shop clothing items (jackets, shirts, trousers, coveralls), operational supplies (various mats, shop towels, rags, seat covers, dust mops), rental services, and containers for soiled uniforms and rags. Pricing is submitted in three sections: clothing and operational supplies costs, replacement costs, and uniform setup and resizing costs. Award is made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Bidders must demonstrate at least three consecutive years of experience in management and operation of companies providing protective clothing and operational supplies services within the past five years, maintain a valid business license, and possess sound business integrity. Liability insurance meeting specified requirements must be provided before agreement execution. Personnel assigned to the contract are subject to driver license checks before facility access is authorized.

The anticipated agreement term runs February 1, 2027 through February 28, 2030, with a potential start date of February 1, 2027 or upon approval, whichever is later. The CHP reserves the right to extend the agreement term as necessary. No pre-bid walkthrough or bidders conference is scheduled.