CHP South Los Angeles Area office ¿ Evidence Impound Tow and Storage Services - IFB #26C530004

The California Highway Patrol invites bids for Evidence Impound Tow and Storage Services at its South Los Angeles Area office under IFB #26C530004, with a response deadline of July 2, 2026. The contract, anticipated to be a Firm-Fixed-Price agreement, has a budgeted ceiling of $600,000 and will run from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2029, with possible extensions contingent on performance and funding. The scope requires comprehensive towing, recovery, and secure storage of impounded evidence vehicles, adhering to California Vehicle Code, Title 13, and CHP-specific standards such as the CHP 234B Tow Truck Inspection Guide. Contractors must maintain tow trucks meeting ATA classifications and SAE J706 winch standards, ensure annual inspections pass with CVSA decals, and provide storage facilities with either four solid walls or a six-foot fence topped with razor wire, along with adequate lighting and security. All vehicles must be stored securely, and monthly inventory reports—zero or otherwise—are mandatory; failure to submit them may result in contract cancellation. The procurement employs the Low Bid Method, with award going to the lowest adjusted bid after applying statutory preferences: a 5% discount for DVBE subcontracting commitments of 50% or more, and tiered incentives down to 4% for smaller DVBE commitments, alongside preferences for small, micro, and nonprofit veteran-owned businesses. The DVBE participation requirement has been waived, but bidders who claim such participation must submit proper certifications through DGS forms and face a 10% payment withholding until compliance is verified. Contractors must also pass fingerprint and driver’s license checks for all personnel, provide security clearance documentation, and sign a Conflict of Interest & Confidentiality Statement. The use of Generative AI in any deliverable that impacts state systems must be disclosed in writing, and failure to do so is grounds for disqualification. Bids must be submitted as a single physical package with original ink signatures, delivered by mail to Sacramento, with no electronic submissions accepted; however, questions may be submitted via email to Cameron MacGregor. Invoicing is manual, monthly, and directed to Lieutenant Scott Hawkins at the South Los Angeles office, with no WAWF or IPP systems in use. The Contracting Officer’s Representative is Cameron MacGregor, and Scott Hawkins serves as the technical point of contact for performance oversight.