This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Barstow, California. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) is soliciting bids from firms that are able to provide Roof Maintenance Services. Questions Due December 15, 2023 @ 10:00 a.m. The contract award is subject to a complete review of the entire bid proposal for compliance and adherence to the IFB requirements, verification of all calculations and claimed preferences, and compliance with DVBE Mandatory participation requirements, if applicable. The term of the resulting agreement is anticipated to be effective from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026. The agreement term may change if CHP makes an award earlier than expected or if CHP cannot execute the agreement in a timely manner due to unforeseen delays. CHP reserves the right to extend the term of the resulting agreement as necessary to complete or continue the services. Agreement extensions are subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability, and possibly approval by Department of General Services (DGS). The resulting agreement will be of no force or effect until it is signed by both parties and approved by DGS, if required. Bidder is hereby advised not to commence performance until all approvals have been obtained. If performance commences before all approvals are obtained, said services may be considered to have been volunteered. Proposed Start Date of Agreement January 1, 2024 OR UPON APPROVAL Assemble an original bid package. b. Place bid package in a single envelope or package. Seal the envelope. Following the question submission deadline, the CHP will post a summary response of the questions and answers to be viewed on the original solicitation titled Questions and Answers to IFB 23C835000. CHP reserves the right to contact an inquirer to seek clarification of any inquiry received. Bidders that fail to report a known or suspected problem with this IFB and/or any accompanying materials or fail to seek clarification and/or correction of this IFB and/or any accompanying materials shall submit a bid at their own risk. In addition, if awarded the agreement, the successful bidder shall not be entitled to additional compensation for any additional work caused by such problem, including any ambiguity, conflict, discrepancy, omission, or error. 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. No bid will be Considered from a Contractor that did not sign-in at the mandatory walk-through. CHP reserves the right not to accept or respond to verbal questions and inquiries. Spontaneous verbal remarks provided in response to verbal inquiries are unofficial and are not binding on CHP unless later confirmed in writing. Any additional requirements shall be issued in the form of an addendum to all potential bidders. Direct all verbal requests for DVBE assistance to CHP, SB/DVBE Advocate at (916) 843-3616 up to the bid due date. In addition to the rights discussed elsewhere in this IFB, CHP reserves the following rights. a. IFB corrections 1) CHP reserves the right to do any of the following up to the bid submission deadline: a) Modify any date or deadline appearing in this IFB or the IFB Time Schedule. b) Issue clarification notices, addenda, alternate IFB instructions, forms, etc. c) Waive any IFB requirement or instruction for all bidders if CHP deems said requirement or instruction unnecessary, erroneous or unreasonable. d) Allow bidders to submit questions about any IFB change, correction or addenda. If CHP allows such questions, specific instructions will appear in the cover letter accompanying the document. 2) If applicable, CHP will mail, email, or fax written clarification notices or addenda to all persons/firms receiving this IFB. Exceptions may occur, when CHP decides, just before or on the bid due date, to extend the submission deadline. If this occurs, CHP may notify potential bidders of the extension by fax, email, or by telephone. CHP will follow-up any verbal notice in writing by fax or mail. In accordance with Section 999.5(a) of the Military and Veterans Code, an incentive will be given to bidders who provide DVBE participation. For evaluation purposes only, the state shall apply an incentive to bids that propose California certified DVBE participation and confirmed by the state. The incentive amount for awards based on low price will vary in conjunction with the percentage of DVBE participation. (Refer to Attachment 4, California DVBE Incentive Program.) NOTE: When used in combination with a preference adjustment, the cumulative adjustment amount cannot exceed 10% or $100,000, whichever is less.