Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number 25C875004 entitled, ¿CHP Mountain Pass Resident Post ¿ Portable Chemical Toilet Rental Services.¿ ¿ REBID

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is soliciting bids for Portable Chemical Toilet Rental Services at its Mountain Pass Resident Post under Invitation for Bids No. 25C875004, a rebid with a submission deadline of May 18, 2026. The contract period spans three years from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2029, with performance expected primarily in California, though exact locations are defined in Exhibit A. Bids must be submitted as a single hard-copy package bound with a staple in the upper left corner, signed in ink, and delivered to the CHP Contract Services Unit in Sacramento. Electronic submissions are not accepted, and compliance with all attachments—such as the Bid Form, Certification Checklist, DVBE declarations, Subcontractor forms, Conflict of Interest Statement, and Payee Data Records—is mandatory. Offerors must self-certify their size status and socioeconomic classifications through the California Department of General Services, including Small Business, Microbusiness, Nonprofit Veteran Service Agency, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise status, with valid DGS certifications required prior to bid submission. While no Unique Entity ID or CAGE Code is needed, a Tax Identification Number must be provided on STD 204 for payment processing. Award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, where responsiveness and responsibility are prerequisites, and the lowest evaluated cost after applying allowable preferences determines selection. Preference adjustments include up to a 5% bid reduction for Small Businesses and Nonprofit Veteran Service Agencies (capped at $50,000 each), a flat $50,000 incentive for non-small business subcontractor participation (with minimum 25% participation), and a tiered DVBE incentive ranging from 1% to 5% (capped at $100,000 or 5% of the lowest bid, whichever is less), with a total combined adjustment ceiling of $100,000 or 10% of the lowest bid. Contractors must comply with stringent accessibility standards including ADA and California Building Code requirements for all toilet installations, with zero tolerance for nonconformities in door clearances, threshold slopes, and fixture positioning. All personnel require fingerprint-based background checks, driver’s license verification, and adherence to strict conduct rules while on CHP property, including prohibitions on firearms, drugs, and unauthorized use of state equipment. Contractors are fully liable for property damage, lost