The Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) is soliciting bids from firms that are able to provide Roof Snow Bar/Rail Retention System Installation Services. 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. Contractor agrees to provide to the Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) Golden Gate Air Operations Unit the services described herein: furnish all transportation, supplies, materials, tools, equipment, labor, services, personnel, and supervision; pay all taxes, insurance, bonds, license and permit fees, and all other direct and indirect costs necessary for Roof Snow Bar/Rail Retention System Installation Services in accordance with the terms set forth in this Agreement. All work shall be performed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless other arrangements are approved by the CHP on-site contact. A work schedule will be established with the on-site contact to assure a minimum of disruption to essential state operations and Contractor's work. 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 California Law Requires Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation. All bidders for this solicitation, must meet the minimum DVBE participation requirement of 5%. Bidders are eligible to receive a DVBE incentive for their participation. For more information regarding this option, see section M of the IFB entitled "Preference and Incentive Programs." Questions Due July 26, 2023 @ 10:00 a.m. Proposed Start Date of Agreement October 1, 2023 OR UPON APPROVAL The term of the resulting agreement is anticipated to be effective from October 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. 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. 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 Tessa Gomez at tegomez @chp.ca.gov. Following the question submission deadline, the CHP will post a summary response of the questions and answers to be viewed on the original solicitation on the Cal eProcure website titled "Questions and Answers to IFB 23C165001. CHP reserves the right to contact an inquirer to seek clarification of any inquiry received. Withdrawal deadline - A bidder may withdraw its bid any time prior to the bid due date. Submitting a withdrawal request - 1) Submit a written withdrawal request signed by an authorized representative of the bidder. 2) Label and submit the withdrawal request using one of the following methods. U.S. Mail/ Hand Delivery or Overnight Express: Withdrawal IFB #23C165001 Department of California Highway Patrol, Business Services Section, Contract Services Unit, Attn: Tessa Gomez, 601 N. 7th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811 Phone: (916) 843-3610 If the contract price exceeds twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), the Contractor shall furnish an original payment bond and a duplicate copy to accompany the contract in an amount not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount payable under the contract. The bond MUST be prepared on the STD 807 form, Payment Bond to Accompany Construction Contract, provided to the Contractor by CHP before execution of the contract. If progress payments are provided for in the bid and the contract amount exceeds ten thousand dollars ($10,000), the successful bidder shall furnish an original faithful performance bond and a duplicate copy in a sum not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount payable under the contract. These bonds must be executed by an admitted surety insurer that is licensed to transact surety business in the State of California and appears in the California Department of Insurance's listing as a surety bond provider.