IFB 5PA5K00977_01 CFTC Ione Driver Training Systems

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is soliciting bids for five-six tire-mounted driver training systems to be delivered to the Ione Training Center in Ione, California, under Invitation for Bid (IFB) number 0000039255, with a response deadline of May 30, 2026. The system must securely attach to standard vehicle tires (235/45R18) without modification and simulate low-traction conditions for safe, controlled training on dry pavement using non-metallic components to prevent fire hazards, while remaining durable across operational temperatures from 0°C to 50°C. All bids must be submitted via email as a complete package including the Agreement Cover Letter, Cost Worksheet in Microsoft Excel format, Narrative Response, Administrative Requirements, Specifications, Seller’s Permit, Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-106), CAL FIRE-720 DARFUR Contracting Act Vendor Certification, California Civil Rights Laws Certification, Payee Data Record (STD 204), and Postconsumer-Content Certification. The solicitation has a 150 MB total email size limit and accepts no hard copies, faxes, or external links. Award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, prioritizing the lowest evaluated cost after applying applicable price adjustments for socioeconomic preferences. These include a 5% discount for certified Small Businesses, a 5% discount for vendors with 25% or more certified Small Business subcontractor participation, a 5% discount for certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), and a 10% discount for systems containing post-consumer recycled metal content. To be eligible, bidders must have no tax delinquency with the FTB or CDTFA, hold a valid Seller’s Permit, not be subject to sanctions under Executive Order N-6-22, and comply with California’s Sustainable Acquisition Program requirements for recycled content packaging, which mandates a minimum of 30% post-consumer recycled content for paper and 20% for plastic. Delivery must occur within ten weeks of contract award to the specified address at 4501 State Highway 104, Ione, CA, under F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid or DDP for international shipments, during standard business hours Monday through Friday. Inspection and acceptance are conducted by CAL FIRE at the delivery site, with non-conforming goods subject