Evidence Impound Tow and Storage Services - IFB 26C660000

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is soliciting bids for Evidence Impound Tow and Storage Services at its Blythe Area Office under IFB Number 26C660000, with a response deadline of June 9, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. The contract, valued at $50,000, is a fixed-price agreement running from February 1, 2027, through January 31, 2030, and is structured as an indefinite-delivery, requirements-type contract with no guaranteed volume. Services require 24/7 availability across designated regions to recover, transport, and securely store impounded vehicles as directed by CHP, adhering to strict standards such as the CHP 234B Tow Truck Inspection Guide, ANSI/ISEA 107-2004 for high-visibility apparel, and applicable California Vehicle Code and regulations. Storage facilities must meet specific security criteria including four solid walls, a solid roof or six-foot fenced perimeter with deterrents, and lockable entry/exit points. Bidders must be registered Rotation Tow providers in good standing with CHP, not have been suspended in the past year, be qualified to conduct business in California, and certify they are not expatriate corporations. All personnel must undergo driver’s license and FBI/state fingerprint background checks, and successful bidders must obtain a Security Clearance Letter before commencing work. The solicitation employs a Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, where award is based solely on the lowest adjusted cost after applying permissible preference incentives. Offerors may receive up to a 5% price reduction for small or microbusiness participation, up to 5% for non-small business subcontracting if participation reaches at least 25%, and a tiered incentive up to 5% for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation, with a cumulative cap of 10% or $100,000 on total adjustments. DVBE participation claims require formal certifications via DGS forms and may be subject to audit or penalties if unmet. Subcontracting is limited to no more than 25% of the total scope of work, with the prime contractor required to perform at least 75%. All responses must include mandatory forms such as the Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-105), DVBE Declarations, Payee Data Records (STD