Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number #26C252003 entitled, CHP South Sacramento Area office ¿ Evidence Impound Tow and Storage Services.

The Department of the California Highway Patrol is soliciting bids under IFB #26C252003 for evidence impound tow and storage services for the South Sacramento Area office. This firm-fixed-price contract has a maximum ceiling value of $450,000.00 and a period of performance from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029. The selected contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and secure storage for vehicle transport, with a requirement that at least 75 percent of the work be self-performed. Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) model, where the lowest adjusted cost among responsive and responsible bidders is the sole deciding factor after a pass/fail technical screening. Price adjustments may be applied for Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) preferences. Operational requirements mandate that tow trucks comply with the California Vehicle Code and CVSA Level One inspections, while storage facilities must feature four solid walls, locked entry, and a fenced perimeter with razor wire. All personnel must undergo fingerprinting and security clearance through the FBI and California Criminal History Information System. Bidders must submit a physical, hard-copy bid package, signed in ink and stapled in the upper left corner, to the Business Services Section in Sacramento by the August 28, 2026, deadline. Electronic submissions are strictly prohibited. The contract includes stringent conduct provisions, prohibiting the use of CHP logos for marketing and requiring strict adherence to safety and professional standards.