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

The Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) is soliciting bids from firms to provide Description of Services. Bids must address all 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. 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. The term of the resulting agreement is anticipated to be effective from September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2025. 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). 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 LISA JOHNSON at Lisa.johnson@chp.ca.gov. To ensure a response and inclusion in the Questions & Answers (Q&A) document, questions must be received by the scheduled date in Section B, TimeBidders 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 LISA JOHNSON at Lisa.johnson@chp.ca.gov. Questions Due July 29, 2024 @ 2:00 p.m. If you are planning to attend the public bid opening, please notify the contact person listed in the cover letter of this IFB three (3) working days before the bid opening date specified in section B of this IFB, entitled "Time Schedule". If you and/or your representative require reasonable accommodation to participate in the Public Bid Opening, you must contact the contact person identified in this solicitation and identify what reasonable accommodation(s) is required for you and/or your representative to participate. 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." As a courtesy, please email Lisa Johnson at Lisa.johnson@chp.ca.gov to confirm your plans to attend this walk-through To ensure a response and inclusion in the Questions & Answers (Q&A) document, questions must be received by the scheduled date in Section B, Time Schedule. Following the question submission deadline, the CHP will post a summary response of the questions and answers to be viewed online. CH reserves the right to conduct an inquiry 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.