Weapon Firing Range CHP 25C230001

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to procure weapons firing range services and facilities for its Grass Valley Area Office. The procurement seeks a single contractor to provide access to a weapons firing range facility capable of accommodating approximately 30 CHP personnel and located within 30 miles of the CHP Grass Valley Area Office at 11363 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, California. The scope of work requires the contractor to support specific law enforcement training requirements including 12 forty-caliber pistol shoots annually (comprising two qualifications and ten practice shoots), four quarterly tactical rifle shoots in .223 caliber, and eight annual shotgun shoots using 00 buckshot ammunition. The facility must include restroom facilities if available, and the CHP will retain all brass casings discharged during training exercises. Key qualifications for the contractor include maintaining Commercial General Liability insurance of no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, Workers' Compensation coverage, and a valid business license throughout the contract term. The bid submission deadline is February 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with written questions due by February 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and bid opening scheduled for 2:15 p.m. on February 18, 2026. The resulting agreement will have a three-year initial term effective March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029, with potential extensions subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible firm offering the lowest bid, with no walk-through required.

There are no mandatory set-aside restrictions on respondent eligibility, though the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement has been waived. However, contractors may voluntarily participate as DVBE subcontractors and receive incentive adjustments up to 5 percent of the lowest responsive bid. Additionally, small/micro business and non-small business subcontractor preferences up to 5 percent are available for eligible certified businesses. No incumbent contractor information or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in this procurement. The specific contract value, monthly rates, and budget amounts are designated as "to be determined" (TBD), meaning bidders must propose their own rates for monthly facility use and the total contract value will be established based on the winning bid. Contractors must comply with all applicable state General Terms and Conditions, submit required certifications including conflict of interest statements and payee data records, and acknowledge that the agreement is subject to budget appropriations and may be amended or cancelled with 30 days' notice in non-emergency situations.