The Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) invites prospective bidders to review and respond to the attached Invitation for entitled, "CHP Gold Run Area Office- Snow & Ice Removal Services. When preparing and submitting a bid, compliance with the instructions found herein is imperative. As a courtesy, please email Rick Spencer, Facilities Analyst at rick.spencer@chp.ca.gov to confirm your plans to attend this walk-through. Local Business License and a valid California Driver's License, Commercial Class B or higher. 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. Question Deadline 12/20/2023 at 5:00 PM PT 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 Piron Vossoughi at Piron.Vossoughi@chp.ca.gov. The term of the resulting agreement is expected to be effective from February 01, 2024 (or upon approval, whichever is later) through June 30,2026. 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 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. Event Bid description: 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.