Mounted Patrol Farrier Services

The California Highway Patrol is seeking a farrier to provide as-needed hoof trimming, horseshoe installation and replacement, therapeutic shoeing, and emergency services for its mounted patrol horses.

California > Department of California Highway Patrol > Business Services Section, Contract Services Unit


General
Open
0000040394
Sep 30, 2026 06:00 PM
Sep 16, 2026 09:16 PM
$120,000.00
1 year 4 months
Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
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dianna.marler@chp.ca.gov
+19168433510
601 North 7th Street, Sacramento, CA, USA
Submission Instructions
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Department of California Highway Patrol, Business Services Section, Contract Services Unit, Attn: DiAnna Marler, 601 N. 7th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
Description

The California Highway Patrol is soliciting bids for as-needed farrier services for six draft horses assigned to its Capitol Protection Section Mounted Patrol Unit. Services include hoof trimming, fitting and installation of steel shoes, borium application, pads, Equithotic Sneakers, Remuda rubber shoes, therapeutic shoeing, resetting shoes, replacing lost shoes, and other hoof-related services. The contractor must provide all labor, transportation, tools, equipment, and supplies; respond to emergency requests within one hour; and perform non-emergency requests within seven calendar days. Bidders must be certified by the American Farriers Association and meet specified experience requirements, including experience with draft horses, police draft horses, and Equithotic Sneakers. The agreement is anticipated to run from March 1, 2027, or upon approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2028, with a budgetary limit of $120,000. The award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest bid. The DVBE participation requirement is waived, although eligible DVBE participation may receive an incentive.

Classification Codes
NAICS488410Motor Vehicle Towing
PSCR416Veterinary/Animal Care Services
Smart Codes
farrier serviceshorse shoeingequine hoof care
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Sep 16, 2026 09:16 PM-IFB Released
Sep 23, 2026 04:00 PM-Questions Due
Sep 30, 2026 06:00 PM-Bid Due
Sep 30, 2026 06:15 PM-Bid Opening
Mar 1, 2027-Proposed Agreement Start
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Employer's Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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