Weapons Firing Range Use Services - IFB 26C630000

The California Department of Highway Patrol is soliciting bids for weapons firing range use services at the CHP Indio Area Office under IFB 26C630000, with bids due July 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The DVBE participation requirement has been waived; however, bidders may claim Small/Micro Business Preference (up to 5%), Non-Small Business Subcontractor Preference (up to 5% for firms committing 25% small business subcontractor participation), or DVBE Incentive participation, with cumulative adjustment capped at 10% or $100,000, whichever is less.

The scope covers weapons firing range use services as detailed in the Scope of Work (Exhibit A) at the Indio Area Office facility located at 79-650 Varner Road, Indio, California. The contract term runs from September 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028 (21 months), with CHP reserving the right to extend subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability, and possible Department of General Services approval.

Bidders must possess a local California business license and, if applicable, proof of California good standing for corporations or nonprofit status for nonprofits. The successful bidder and assigned personnel are subject to driver license checks before facility access authorization. All winning bidders must provide proof of liability insurance meeting requirements specified in Exhibit E before contract execution.

Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest cost after CHP adjusts bid costs for applicable preferences and incentives. Written questions are due July 2, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Bid opening occurs July 10, 2026 at 11:15 a.m. No walk-through is scheduled. Bidders must submit one original bid package with all required attachments, including the Bid Form (Attachment 2) with monthly rate pricing for the 21-month contract term.