Window Removal and Replacement Service in Inyo County

This Invitation for Bids (IFB) solicitation, issued by the California Department of Highway Patrol (CHP) on April 15, 2026, seeks a single contractor to provide protective clothing and operational supplies rental services for the Baldwin Park Area Office in Inyo County. The procuring jurisdiction is Inyo County, with service delivery at the Inyokern CDP. The contractor must provide weekly rental services including shop jackets, uniform shirts (short and long sleeve), trousers, coveralls, slip-resistant mats, anti-fatigue mats, shop towels, and automotive shop rags for approximately four employees under a three-year agreement period from June 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. The contract award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest cost after adjustment for applicable preferences and incentives. Qualified bidders must possess a valid local city or county business license, maintain sound business integrity and a documented history of responsive contractual performance, provide proof of liability insurance meeting specified requirements, and comply with driver license checks for personnel before facility access authorization. Key deadlines include a question submission deadline of April 22, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., bid submissions due by April 29, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., and bid opening scheduled for April 29, 2026, at 3:15 p.m. Bid costs must encompass all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, supplies, annual inflation adjustments, profit margins, and all other direct and indirect costs.

The solicitation offers optional participation opportunities for small business, micro business, and nonprofit veteran service agency preferences, with maximum bid adjustments of five percent on contracts not exceeding $50,000. Disadvantaged Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirements have been waived; however, bidders may claim optional DVBE incentive participation for potential evaluation preference adjustments up to five percent or $100,000, whichever is less. The government file summary does not specify an incumbent vendor or current contractor information, nor does it reference existing technology infrastructure requiring integration. The agreement includes comprehensive specifications for uniform quality standards, weekly pickup and delivery during business hours, quarterly inventory inspections, and liability provisions for lost or damaged items. Contractor personnel are subject to driver license checks before facility access authorization, with adverse findings potentially resulting in personnel replacement or contract cancellation. No specific budget or award value range is provided in the available solicitation documentation.