CHP Stockton Area Office  Protective Clothing & Operational Supplies Rental  IFB Number 26C265000

The Department of California Highway Patrol is soliciting bids for the rental of protective clothing and operational supplies for its Stockton Area Office under IFB Number 26C265000, with responses due by June 4, 2026. The contract, set to run from July 1, 2026, through July 31, 2029, requires the contractor to provide uniforms including jackets, polos, trousers, coveralls, towels, and other supplies, along with initial setup services such as employee measurements and emblem application, ongoing weekly rental rotations, and replacement of missing or damaged items due to contractor negligence. All items must be new or like-new, free from stains, tears, or excessive wear, and delivered to CHP facilities in Stockton and Sacramento. Pricing is not specified in the solicitation, but bids will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable model, where only responsive and responsible offers are considered, with award going to the bid offering the lowest evaluated cost after allowable preference adjustments. The evaluation includes potential cost reductions of up to 5% each for Small Business, Microbusiness, Non-Small Business Subcontractors (if at least 25% of the contract value is subcontracted), Nonprofit Veteran Service Agencies, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, with a total maximum incentive cap of 10%. Although DVBE participation is waived, bidders who choose to include it may still qualify for the incentive. All bidders must complete and submit mandatory certifications including a Statement of Compliance, Drug-Free Workplace Requirements, and National Labor Relations Board Certification, along with required forms for payee data, conflict of interest, and subcontractor declarations, all signed in ink and submitted as a single bound hard-copy package to the CHP Contract Services Unit in Sacramento. Security clearances are mandatory for all personnel, requiring fingerprint-based background checks and prior approval for facility access, with immediate replacement required for any adverse findings. The State retains authority to terminate the contract for noncompliance, unethical conduct, or failure to meet subcontractor or DVBE reporting obligations, which must be finalized and submitted within 60 days of final payment. No electronic submissions are allowed, and all bids must adhere strictly to format and content requirements to avoid disqualification.