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

The Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) invites prospective bidders to review and respond to the attached Invitation for Bids (IFB) entitled, CHP San Onofre Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility (CVEF) Northbound and Southbound - Generator Maintenance Services." SCOPE OF WORK 1. Contractor agrees to provide to the Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) San Onofre Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility (CVEF) Northbound and Southbound locations, the services described herein: furnish all supplies, materials, tools, equipment, labor, personnel, and supervision; pay all taxes, insurance, bonds, license and permit fees, and all other direct and indirect costs necessary to provide Generator Maintenance Services in accordance with the terms set forth in this Agreement. A. License Requirement: Business License and Contractors State License Board: C-10 (Electrical Contractor) B. Contractor shall provide a Certificate of Insurance in accordance with the Insurance Requirements found in this Agreement (Exhibit E). 2. The services shall be performed at: CHP San Onofre CVEF (Northbound) Interstate 5 North of Oceanside, CA CHP San Onofre CVEF (Southbound) Interstate 5 South of San Juan Capistrano, CA 3. The services shall be provided during: Normal working hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., unless permission is granted by the Facility Supervisor. The term of the resulting agreement is anticipated to be effective from July 1st, 2024, to June 30th, 2027. 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. Walk-Through March 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM Questions Due March 28, 2024, at 10:00 AM. Bidders shall immediately notify CHP if clarification is needed regarding the services sought or questions arise about the IFB and/or its accompanying materials, instructions, or requirements. Bidders shall submit questions via email to SIMRANJIT SINGH at Simranjit.Singh@chp.ca.gov. Following the question submission deadline, the CHP will post a summary response of the questions and answers to be viewed electronically. 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. What to include in an inquiry a. Inquirer's name, name of firm submitting the inquiry, mailing address, email address, area code and telephone number, and fax number. b. A description of the subject or issue in question or discrepancy found. c. IFB section, page number or other information useful in identifying the specific problem or issue in question. d. Remedy sought, if any. Question deadline Submit written questions and inquiries no later than the date and time stated in section B of this IFB, entitled "Time Schedule." CHP will accept questions or inquiries about the following issues up to the bid due date: a. DVBE participation requirements. b. How to complete DVBE attachments. c. The reporting of IFB errors or irregularities. Verbal questions 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. Proposed Start Date of Agreement July 1st, 2024, or Upon Approval, Whichever is Later A sign-in sheet will be provided at the walk-through. All prospective bidders must sign-in prior to the walk-through start time as indicated in Section B. Time Schedule of this solicitation. Late sign-ins will not be accepted. Bidders that arrive after the walk-through start time will not be allowed to signin. No bid will be considered from a Contractor that did not sign-in at the mandatory walkthrough. Submission instructions: Assemble an original bid package. Place bid package in a single envelope or package. Seal the envelope. 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. 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. All bid packages properly received according to the IFB instructions on or before the bid due date will be opened and read at the following address, at the date and time stated in section B of this IFB, entitled "Time Schedule". Bidders may email Simranjit.Singh@chp.ca.gov to request bid results. Department of California Highway Patrol Business Services Section 601 N. 7th Street Sacramento, CA 95811 CHP rights 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: Modify any date or deadline appearing in this IFB or the IFB Time Schedule. Issue clarification notices, addenda, alternate IFB instructions, forms, etc. Waive any IFB requirement or instruction for all bidders if CHP deems said requirement or instruction unnecessary, erroneous or unreasonable. 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.