Description
The California Department of Highway Patrol (CHP) seeks a qualified contractor to provide rental, maintenance, and replacement services for protective clothing and operational supplies at its North Sacramento Area Office. The contractor will supply uniforms (jackets, short‑ and long‑sleeve shirts, trousers), slip‑resistant mats, shop rags, and microfiber towels, delivering clean items weekly and handling soiled‑item pickup, repairs, and inventory management. The agreement is a three‑year contract (Dec 1 2026 – Nov 30 2029) with a “pay‑as‑you‑go” model—no minimum quantity is guaranteed, and the State pays only for items actually rendered. Key requirements include at least three years of similar experience, appropriate insurance, ability to pass driver‑license/fingerprint checks, and compliance with small‑business/DVBE preference certifications if pursued.
• Core service: weekly rental & laundering of 8 jackets, 44 short‑sleeve shirts, 44 long‑sleeve shirts, 44 trousers, 8 mats, 250 rags, 250 towels.
• Additional duties: initial sizing, name‑tag/logo application, uniform resizing/replacement, mop‑head replacement, quarterly inventory inspections, and repair of damaged garments at no cost to CHP.
• Eligibility: valid CA business license, 3 + years of protective‑clothing rental experience, $1 M general liability insurance, driver‑license background clearance, and certification for any claimed small‑business or DVBE preferences.