IFB #26C430001 - CHP Fort Tejon Area Office - Evidence Impound Tow & Storage Services.

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is soliciting bids for Evidence Impound Tow & Storage Services at the Fort Tejon Area Office under IFB #26C430001, with a submission deadline of June 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The contract, which will be effective from February 1, 2027, through January 31, 2030, requires the selected contractor to provide 24-hour, seven-day-a-week towing and secure storage of vehicular evidence throughout California. Services must include transportation of vehicles from prior facilities within the first week of contract commencement, and storage must meet strict security standards—either a fully enclosed building with four solid walls and a roof or a fenced area with a minimum six-foot perimeter, topped with razor or barbed wire and lockable access points. Vehicles must be protected from long-term environmental damage caused by snow, hail, salt, and sand. All operations must comply with the California Vehicle Code, Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations, and CHP’s internal Tow Truck Inspection Guide. Bids must be submitted in a single sealed package, bound with a single staple in the upper left corner, signed in ink by an authorized representative, and delivered by mail or hand to the CHP Business Services Section; electronic submissions, fax, or email are prohibited. Bidders must complete and include all required attachments listed on the Certification Checklist, including forms related to DVBE participation, small business status, conflict of interest, payee data, and the Darfur Contracting Act. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with price evaluation adjusted for DVBE participation incentives that cannot exceed 5% or $100,000 of the lowest bid, and combined with other preferences, cannot surpass 10% or $100,000 total. Contractors must hold a valid commercial driver’s license, pass fingerprint background checks through the DMV, DOJ, and FBI, and ensure all personnel wear identifiable uniforms and OSHA-compliant reflective safety gear. Insurance requirements, ADA compliance, a drug-free workplace, and strict adherence to nondiscrimination laws are mandatory. The contractor is responsible for all operating, labor, equipment, fuel, maintenance, and inflation costs, with rates fixed for the entire contract term. Invoicing must be submitted monthly in arrears, billed to “California Highway Patrol,” on pre-printed letterhead,