IFB 133896 Fire Alarm System Replacement

The Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) is soliciting bids from firms that are able to provide Protective Clothing and Operational Supply Rental Services.

The CHP intends to make a single agreement award to the responsive and responsible firm offering the lowest bid. This IFB is open to all eligible firms and/or individuals that meet the qualification requirements.

Bids must address all of the services described in Exhibit A entitled, “Scope of Work” that is included in the Proposed Agreement Forms/Exhibits section of this IFB. Exhibit A contains a detailed description of the services and work to be performed as a result of this IFB including those terms in the referenced exhibits.

**Submission method:** Mail or arrange for hand delivery of the bid package to the Department of California Highway Patrol, Business Services Section, Contract Services Unit. Bids may not be transmitted electronically by fax or email. Submit one (1) original bid package in a single sealed envelope or package. Regardless of postmark or method of delivery, the CHP Business Services Section, Contract Services Unit must receive the bid package by the date and time stated in section B of this IFB, entitled *Time Schedule*. CHP will not publicly open or read late bids.

**Evaluation:** One or more evaluators will convene to review each timely bid package to confirm its responsiveness to the IFB requirements. This is a pass/fail evaluation. Award of the agreement, if awarded, will be to the responsive and responsible bidder that offers the lowest cost. The lowest cost will be determined after CHP adjusts bidder costs for applicable preferences and/or incentives.

**Insurance:** Before agreement execution, the winning bidder must supply proof of liability insurance that meets the requirements in Exhibit E, entitled *Insurance Requirements*.

**Agreement term:** The term of the resulting agreement is anticipated to be effective from January 1, 2027 through January 31, 2030.

CHP will not hold a walk-through for this IFB. The DVBE participation requirement has been waived by CHP for this solicitation.