26C147001 - Shop Clothing_Linen Services

The Department of California Highway Patrol is soliciting bids for weekly rental and servicing of shop clothing and operational supplies at the Dunsmuir Grade Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility, with the contract anticipated to run from December 1, 2026, through December 31, 2029, subject to possible extensions based on funding, performance, and Department of General Services approval. The solicitation, identified as IFB No. 26C147001 and numbered 0000039454, requires bidders to provide specific quantities of clothing including short and long sleeve coveralls, shop jackets, shirts, slip-resistant mats, mat scrapers, and shop rags, along with full logistical services such as weekly pickup and delivery of sanitized garments, replacement of mats in exact locations, and provision of soiled item containers—all at no additional cost to the state. All supplies, labor, equipment, taxes, insurance, and regulatory compliance are the contractor’s responsibility. The contract mandates adherence to California Department of Industrial Relations safety standards, ADA compliance, and the use of state-approved forms and certifications, including the STD 204 and STD 205 payee records, and certifications under penalty of perjury. Bidders must submit a single bound package with all required attachments signed in ink by an authorized representative, following the checklist in Attachment 1, and deliver it by mail or hand to the CHP Business Services Section; electronic submissions are prohibited. The award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest cost after adjustments for applicable Small Business and DVBE incentives, with the DVBE incentive capped at 5% or $100,000, whichever is less, and no cumulative adjustments exceeding $100,000. All successful contractors are subject to a mandatory driver’s license and fingerprint background check through the California Criminal History Information System and FBI, with failure resulting in personnel replacement or contract cancellation. Contractors must maintain valid liability and workers’ compensation insurance throughout the contract term, with employer’s liability coverage at $1,000,000, and ensure all personnel have valid automobile insurance as required by California law. Personnel must sign in and out daily with CHP representatives, wear company-branded shirts with visible logos, and comply with all state confidentiality and public records laws. Invoicing must be submitted monthly in arrears, in duplicate, clearly labeled with the agreement number, addressed to California Highway Patrol (not CHP