Shop Towels, Coveralls, and Mat Rental Services

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is soliciting bids for weekly rental of shop towels, coveralls, and floor mats to four fire stations and a National Guard armory across Northern California, with bids due September 10, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time. A 5% Small Business preference applies to California-certified SB or Microbusiness contractors, capped at $50,000 per bid; a separate 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentive applies to DGS-certified DVBE firms with 100% DVBE participation, capped at $100,000 combined with the SB preference.

Service locations are Alma Fire Station in Los Gatos, California National Guard Armory in San Jose, Sunol Fire Station in Pleasanton, and Del Puerto Station in Patterson. The scope includes weekly delivery of 18"×18" shop towels, Navy Blue 65% polyester/35% cotton coveralls, and 3'×4" floor mats at quantities specified by location, plus replacement inventory. Service hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding State holidays. The contractor must supply all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, and transportation.

Contract value is not specified. The estimated term is three years, commencing October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2029. Awards will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder. Subcontracting is not permitted. Prime contractors must hold a current California business license or Secretary of State registration; out-of-state firms must provide proof of good standing in their state. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, workers' compensation with waiver of subrogation, and commercial automobile coverage of not less than $1,000,000. Written questions are due September 2, 2026. Bid opening is scheduled virtually on September 11, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Electronic submission to Bids@fire.ca.gov is required with specified attachments including Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet, Rate Sheet, and applicable DVBE and state certification forms.