Weapons firing range - IFB 26C675000

The California Department of Highway Patrol (CHP) issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number 26C675000 for weapons firing range facility services at the CHP Santa Ana Area office. This procurement seeks comprehensive facility management and operational support services for a weapons firing range, with deliverables including range maintenance, safety protocols, equipment management, and operational oversight to support the CHP's firearms training and qualification requirements. Qualified bidders must demonstrate expertise in weapons range operations, safety compliance, and facility management, with preference given to vendors possessing relevant certifications and experience in law enforcement training facilities. A mandatory pre-bid walk-through is scheduled for March 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with a written question deadline of March 20, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Bids are due by March 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with bid opening scheduled for March 30, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the estimated contract term running three years from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029.

The Disadvantaged Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement has been waived by CHP for this solicitation. A five percent small business preference applies to certified small businesses, with a maximum preference cap of $50,000, and DVBE participation is encouraged but not required, with incentives available based on verified participation levels up to five percent. Contractors must maintain workers' compensation insurance with waiver of subrogation, commercial general liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, commercial automobile insurance of $1,000,000, and fidelity and crime insurance of $1,000,000. Subcontracting is prohibited under this agreement. The specific contract value or budget range has not been disclosed in the solicitation documents; interested vendors should direct inquiries to the CHP regarding compensation structure and total estimated costs.