Weapons Firing Range Use Services - IFB 26C630000 REBID

The California Department of Highway Patrol is requesting bids for weapons firing range use services at the Indio Area Office under IFB 26C630000, with bids due August 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The DVBE participation requirement has been waived; however, small business and micro business preferences up to five percent are available, and bidders may voluntarily utilize DVBE participation to receive incentive consideration.

The scope is all weapons firing range use services at the Indio Area Office located at 79-650 Varner Road, Indio, California, as detailed in Exhibit A of the IFB. Qualification requirements include possession of a local business license, sound business integrity, and a history of responsive contractual performance. Corporations must certify good standing in California; nonprofits must provide evidence of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Successful bidders must obtain liability insurance meeting requirements specified in Exhibit E and undergo driver license checks before facility access is authorized.

The contract term runs from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, with CHP reserving the right to extend the term subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. All bid prices must remain firm throughout the contract term and must include all operating expenses, labor, equipment costs, supplies, and profit margin. Bidders must complete all required attachments including certification forms, the Bid Form (Attachment 2), client references, contractor certifications, and conflict of interest statements.

Bid opening and reading are scheduled for 11:15 a.m. on August 14, 2026 at CHP's Business Services Section in Sacramento. Questions are due by August 6, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. No walk-through is being held. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes via U.S. Mail, overnight express, or hand delivery to the CHP Business Services Section, Contract Services Unit in Sacramento.