Uniform Coveralls and Shop Supply Rental Services

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is requesting bids for uniform coveralls and shop supply rental services across four locations (El Dorado Station Shop, Growlersburg Camp Shop, Sutter Hill Station Shop, and El Dorado Hills Station Shop), with bids due August 13, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time. A 5% Small Business preference applies to bidders certified by the California Department of General Services or committing to subcontract at least 25% of net bid price to certified small businesses; a 1% to 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation incentive may also apply based on verified DVBE participation levels.

The contractor shall provide clean Navy Blue coveralls (13 to 100 units weekly per location), red 18"×18" rags (100 to 500 units weekly per location), and floor mats (1 to 8 units weekly per location) on a weekly basis with Monday through Friday delivery and collection. All items must be in good condition, free of rips, tears, and excessive wear. Items not meeting condition standards will not be charged to CAL FIRE. The contractor must replace items beyond their useful life at the contractor's expense and attach departmental patches and insignia. All-inclusive bid pricing must cover materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and fees.

The contract term runs December 1, 2026 through November 30, 2029. Award will be made to a single contractor for all four locations. The contractor must carry commercial general liability insurance of not less than $1 million per occurrence, Workers' Compensation Insurance with Waiver of Subrogation, and Commercial Automobile Insurance of not less than $1 million. Written questions are due July 30, 2026. Virtual bid opening occurs August 14, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Bids must be submitted electronically to Bids@fire.ca.gov with all required attachments as PDFs, including business licenses, Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet, Rate Sheet, Darfur Contracting Act Certification, Payee Data Record (STD 204), and applicable DVBE declarations.