CHP Auburn Area Office Protective Clothing & Operational Supplies Rental Services IFB 26C220001

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is soliciting bids for rental services of protective clothing and operational supplies for its Auburn Area Office under IFB Number 26C220001, with a response deadline of June 25, 2026. The contract, administered through the Contract Services Unit in Sacramento, spans a performance period from October 1, 2026, to October 31, 2029, and involves the ongoing provision of items such as uniform jackets, shirts, trousers, coveralls, mats, rags, towels, and dust mops. Although the exact contract value is unspecified due to blank pricing fields, awards will be made using a lowest price technically acceptable approach, with preference adjustments applied for certified Small Business, Microbusiness, Nonprofit Veteran Service Agency, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participants. DVBE participation is voluntary but eligible for a bid price adjustment of up to 5%, capped at $50,000, and contractors may also qualify for subcontractor preferences by allocating at least 25% of the contract value to certified small or micro subcontractors. Bidders must submit a single, hard-copy package with original ink signatures, including mandatory certifications such as the Bidder Declaration, DVBE disclosures, subcontractor tables, and payee data forms. Compliance with California state laws is required, including adherence to the Drug-Free Workplace Act, nondiscrimination mandates, and prohibitions against tax delinquents, expatriate corporations, and entities subject to Russian sanctions. All performance and inspection occur at the CHP Auburn Area Office in Newcastle, where contractors must ensure items meet specified quality standards and are replaced at no cost when unserviceable due to normal wear, while being financially liable for losses from negligence. Contractors must obtain security clearance to access facilities, undergo driver’s license checks, and maintain control over all work performed, with full subcontractor disclosures and compliance with California Government and Public Contract Code provisions. Electronic submissions are prohibited, and all bids must be delivered physically to the Sacramento office by the deadline.