CHP Protective Services Division - Vehicle Armoring Services - IFB 26C026000

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is soliciting bids for comprehensive vehicle armoring services under IFB Number 26C026000, with a response deadline of June 3, 2026. The contract requires the complete installation of ballistic protection materials into designated vehicles, including precise alignment of doors, windows, and seals, while maintaining full functionality of critical systems such as engine, transmission, braking, and steering. Suspension and braking components must be upgraded to accommodate the added weight of armor, and all work must be performed in-house with no subcontracting allowed. The contractor must ensure compliance with federal, California, and local safety regulations and guarantee that no degradation of original vehicle performance occurs. Ballistic materials must meet NIJ Standard 0108.01 Level III for glass and Level IV for armor, supported by manufacturer data sheets and independent test reports. Final acceptance occurs at the contractor’s facility by the CHP Protective Services Division Project Representative, following a comprehensive post-installation inspection verifying system integrity, safety features, and compliance with all technical and performance requirements. A one-year warranty covers material failure, delamination, and structural defects. Bids must be submitted as a single original hard-copy package, bound with one staple in the upper left corner, and delivered by mail, express delivery, or hand to the specified Sacramento address; electronic submissions are prohibited. The evaluation is based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) model, where all responsive and responsible bidders are deemed technically acceptable, and award is determined by the lowest net bid price after applying financial incentives. Eligible bidders may qualify for up to a $50,000 reduction if certified as a small or micro business, up to a 5% reduction for non-small business subcontractors meeting specified thresholds, or up to 5% of the lowest bid or $100,000, whichever is less, for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation—though DVBE participation is optional and not required. All bidders must complete and sign California-specific certification clauses for drug-free workplace compliance, National Labor Relations Board adherence, and foreign business activity disclosure, under penalty of perjury. Personnel must pass FBI and California Criminal History background checks and obtain a CHP Security Clearance Letter before accessing vehicles or facilities. Contractor facilities require controlled access, fencing, and video surveillance, and are subject to unannounced inspections. Confidentiality is strictly enforced with no disclosure of vehicle specifications or configuration permitted without written CHP authorization.