California’s Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is seeking a qualified contractor to operate a full‑service rental program for physical‑training (PT) clothing at its Ione Training Center. The contractor must supply, collect, launder, decontaminate (including live‑fire items), fold, sort, and deliver the garments on a regular cycle, ensuring cleaned items return within seven days of collection. All materials, labor, transportation, permits, taxes, and related fees are included in the contract, and no subcontracting is permitted. The award will be based on the lowest responsive‑responsible bid, with a three‑year term beginning August 1 2026.
• Provide rental sets of 7 garments (3 t‑shirts, 2 shorts, 1 sweatshirt, 1 pair of sweatpants) and manage inventory throughout the contract period.
• Perform commercial‑grade laundering and professional decontamination approximately every 11 weeks, returning cleaned items within 7 calendar days.
• Must meet extensive compliance requirements: post‑consumer content certification, organic waste recycling, motor‑carrier permits, GenAI disclosure, sanctions compliance, and Darfur Act certification; all work must be done by the prime contractor’s own staff.
• Deliver services at CAL FIRE Training Center, 4501 State Highway 104, Ione, CA 95640, and submit detailed invoicing on a quarterly‑or‑monthly basis.
• Contract value is TBD; bids require a complete rate sheet and seven mandatory attachments.