Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number #26C590002 entitled, CHP Central Los Angeles Area office ¿ Evidence Impound Tow and Storage Services.

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is soliciting bids for Evidence Impound Tow and Storage Services within the Central Los Angeles Area under Invitation for Bids #26C590002, with a submission deadline of July 28, 2026. The contract, with an estimated value of $200,000, requires contractors to provide 24/7 response and secure transportation and storage of impounded evidence vehicles, adhering to strict compliance with California Vehicle Code, SAE J706 winch standards, CVSA Level One inspection protocols, and OEM equipment specifications. Services must be delivered from a facility located within the designated Los Angeles County jurisdiction, and performance is scheduled to begin on September 1, 2026, with a three-year term through August 31, 2029, subject to extension based on performance and funding. Bidding is limited to hard-copy submissions delivered physically to CHP’s Sacramento office, with no electronic filings permitted except for withdrawal requests. Contractors must submit a complete package including mandatory certifications such as the Bid Form, DVBE declarations, Payee Data Records (STD 204 and 205), Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Statement, and Drug-Free Workplace compliance affirmations. Evaluation is based solely on price, adjusted by mandatory preferences: up to 5% reduction for small or micro businesses, and tiered reductions of 1% to 5% for DVBE participation, with award going to the lowest evaluated cost bidder who is responsive and responsible. All personnel required to access state premises must obtain security clearance, and contractors must report any personnel changes. Additional obligations include compliance with GenAI disclosure requirements if artificial intelligence is used in deliverables, adherence to state privacy laws, provision of pro bono legal services for contracts over $50,000, and mandatory annual inspections by CHP. Contractors are further required to ensure all equipment meets Grade 70 safety chain standards and carry necessary permits and insurance. Payment is contingent upon actual services rendered and requires full completion of financial documentation through STD 204/205 forms, processed by CHP’s designated financial office.