IFB Number 26C250004: CHP North Sacramento Area office - Protective Clothing and Operational Supplies Rental Services

The Department of the California Highway Patrol is soliciting bids for protective clothing and operational supplies rental services for the North Sacramento Area office located at 5109 Tyler Street, Sacramento, California. The selected contractor will be responsible for the weekly pick-up and delivery of rental items, including uniform-style shop jackets, short and long sleeve shirts, and trousers made of a 65/35 cotton/polyester blend, as well as slip-resistant mats and automotive shop rags. Key deliverables include maintaining a quarterly inventory inspection log and replacing all items deemed unserviceable due to normal wear and tear at no additional cost to the agency. Services must be performed during normal business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on a mutually agreed-upon day each week. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with price evaluations based on estimated quantities. Bidding preferences and incentives are available for certified Small Businesses, Micro Businesses, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, though the DVBE participation requirement has been waived. Bidders must submit a physical, sealed bid package by October 14, 2026, containing all required certifications, including the Bidder Declaration, Contractor Certification Clauses, and a Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Statement. Awardees must provide proof of liability insurance and ensure all personnel undergo security clearances and driver license checks. Invoicing is to be submitted monthly in arrears to the California Highway Patrol.