CHP Amador Area office ¿ Evidence Impound Tow and Storage Services- IFB# 26C295002

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is soliciting bids for Evidence Impound Tow and Storage Services under IFB #26C295002, with a deadline for submissions on July 22, 2026. The contract, valued at a maximum of $200,000, will span three years from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2029, and requires service performance within the Amador Area Office jurisdiction. Bidders must provide towing, recovery, and storage operations in full compliance with the California Vehicle Code, Title 13 regulations, and the CHP 234B Tow Truck Inspection Guide, ensuring equipment meets specified standards including SAE J706 for winches, ANSI/ISEA 107-2004 for high-visibility apparel, and proper GVWR, FAWR, and RAWR ratings. All towing vehicles must bear permanent manufacturer labels with model and serial numbers, display visible rating plates, and undergo annual CHP inspections resulting in CVSA decal issuance. The contract is awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with cost adjustments applied for participation in Small Business, Microbusiness, Nonprofit Veteran Service Agency, or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise programs—up to a 5% reduction in evaluated bid price. Bidders must submit a single, physically bound hard-copy package to the CHP Contract Services Unit in Sacramento, with no electronic submissions accepted. Required attachments include the Bid Form, certifications under CCC 04/2017 covering drug-free workplace, sweatfree code of conduct, gender identity, and domestic partners, as well as compliance with the Darfur Contracting Act and Unruh Civil Rights Law. Contractors must obtain fingerprint-based background checks through DMV, DOJ, and FBI for all personnel, with failures potentially leading to contract cancellation. GenAI use in deliverables requires prior written disclosure, and contractors are prohibited from appearing on California’s list of top tax delinquents or receiving dual compensation for the same services. DVBE participation, though waived for preference purposes, still triggers a $10,000 withholding until certification is verified post-award. Invoices must be submitted monthly on pre-printed bill heads, signed by the contractor, and mailed to the Amador Area Office; electronic invoicing is not supported. All equipment must be maintained to CHP inspection standards, with acceptance dependent on CHP’s formal approval at the