Farrier Services - IFB 26C025002

The California Highway Patrol’s Capitol Protection Section (Mounted Patrol Unit) requires professional farrier services for its six draft horses. The contractor must provide full‑service shoeing, replacement, resetting, emergency hoof care, and related equipment, using specified horse‑shoe types (Equithotic Sneakers or Remuda Shoes) and meet strict response times (1‑hour emergency, 7‑day non‑emergency). The work will be performed primarily at Mane Equestrian Stables in Loomis, CA, with a contract ceiling of $120,000 and a performance period from March 1 2027 to June 30 2028. The solicitation is an IFB, with a sealed‑bid submission deadline of September 30 2026. • Scope: Installation, replacement, resetting, and emergency farrier services for six CHP draft horses. • Requirements: American Farriers Association certification, ≥10 years farrier experience (including draft‑horse and police‑draft experience), insurance coverage, driver‑license clearance, and compliance with state procurement rules. • Timeline: Questions due Sep 23 2026, bid due Sep 30 2026, performance start Mar 1 2027, contract ends Jun 30 2028.